Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Brian Pern is an ageing rock star and former front-man of ground breaking progressive rock group Thotch. Like many artists of his age, rather than make new music, he spends more time trying to save the planet (including his campaign to teach gorillas how to Skype). Now, the BBC have asked him to front a major new documentary where he presents his guide to The Life Of Rock from prehistoric man to the present day.

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3 Episodes

Birth of Rock
E1
Birth of RockPern investigates rock's prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band, and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
Middle Age of Rock
E2
Middle Age of RockBrian looks at rock stars who turn to acting (himself included), charity singles and protest songs. Noel Edmonds reveals for the first time how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins on his way to Live Aid in Philadelphia.
Death of Rock
E3
Death of RockBrian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close. With cameos from John Humphrys and the one and only Peter Gabriel.