Classic Albums

1997    50m    TV-PG
Documentary, Music
8.4
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A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history. Each episode covers a different album and shows the making of the album, its success and influence. Included are interviews with band members and supporting staff (eg producers, engineers, session players) and with music critics and historians.
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10 Seasons
  • Specials
    Specials7 Episodes
  • Season 1
    Season 16 Episodes
  • Season 2
    Season 25 Episodes
  • Season 3
    Season 36 Episodes
  • Season 4
    Season 44 Episodes
  • Season 5
    Season 53 Episodes
  • Season 6
    Season 64 Episodes
  • Season 7
    Season 72 Episodes
  • Season 8
    Season 83 Episodes
  • Season 9
    Season 95 Episodes
  • Season 10
    Season 1014 Episodes
Cast of Classic Albums
  • David FrickeSelf
  • Robert SandallSelf
  • Phil AlexanderSelf - Editor (Kerrang!)
  • Bruce BotnickSelf - Engineer
  • Joe TraversSelf
  • Jac HolzmanSelf - Founder, Elektra Records
  • Ahmet ErtegünSelf
  • Martin BirchSelf - Producer
  • Chris WelchSelf
  • Mick WallSelf - Editor, Classic Rock Magazine
  • Daniel LanoisSelf
  • Klaus VoormannSelf
  • Roger DaltreySelf
  • Pete TownshendSelf
  • David GilmourSelf
  • Roger WatersSelf
  • Nick MasonSelf
  • Richard WrightSelf
  • Alan ParsonsSelf
  • John InghamSelf - Journalist - Sounds
  • Frank ZappaSelf (archive footage)
  • Lars UlrichSelf - Drummer, Metallica
  • Joe SmithSelf - Chairman, Elektra Records 1975-1983
  • Tom AllomSelf - Engineer
  • Henry RollinsSelf - Musician, Author
  • Dean ParksSelf
  • Eric ClaptonSelf
  • John DensmoreSelf - Drums
  • Ray ManzarekSelf - Organ, Piano, Bass
  • Keith RichardsSelf
  • Robby KriegerSelf - The Doors
  • Storm ThorgersonSelf
  • Nigel WilliamsonSelf - Journalist
  • Mick JaggerSelf
  • Chris ThomasSelf - mix supervisor
  • Ruth UnderwoodSelf
  • Ahmet ZappaSelf
  • Elliot IngberSelf
  • Jim MorrisonSelf (archive footage)
  • Paul A. RothchildSelf (archive footage)
  • Jim LaddSelf - KLOS Radio DJ
  • Gail ZappaSelf (archive footage)
  • BonoSelf
  • The EdgeSelf
  • Adam ClaytonSelf
  • Larry Mullen Jr.Self
  • Elvis CostelloSelf
  • Roy Thomas BakerSelf - Producer
  • Nuno BettencourtSelf
  • Anthony DeCurtisSelf - Music Journalist
  • Rosie HorideSelf - Music Journalist
  • Nicky HorneSelf - Radio DJ
  • Ian HunterSelf
  • Gary LyonsSelf - Engineer
  • Freddie MercurySelf (archive footage)
  • Bob MercerSelf - Managing Director, EMI Records 1976-1980
  • Joe PerrySelf
  • Mick RockSelf - Photographer
  • Roger TaylorSelf
  • Tony BanksSelf
  • Arif MardinSelf
  • Hugh PadghamSelf
  • Mike RutherfordSelf
  • ShenkarSelf
  • Tony SmithSelf
  • Daryl StuermerSelf
  • Tom Tom WashingtonSelf
  • Ritchie BlackmoreSelf
  • Chris CharlesworthSelf
  • Ian GillanSelf
  • Roger GloverSelf
  • Jon LordSelf
  • Ian PaiceSelf
  • Brad TolinskiSelf
  • Dave GrohlSelf - Interviewee
  • Krist NovoselicSelf
  • Bruce DickinsonSelf - Lead Vocals
  • Paul Di'annoSelf - Lead Vocals 1976-1981 (archive footage)
  • Steve HarrisSelf - Bass and Vocals
  • Dave MurraySelf - Guitar
  • Adrian SmithSelf - Guitar and Vocals
  • Clive BurrSelf - Drums
  • Ross HalfinSelf - Photographer
  • Masa ItohSelf - Music Journalist / DJ
  • Malcolm DomeSelf - Total Rock
  • Rod SmallwoodSelf - Manager
  • Don ZimmermanSelf - President, Capitol Records 1976-1987
  • Nicko McBrainSelf - Drums 1982-present
  • Kirk HammettSelf - Guitarist, Metallica
  • James HetfieldSelf - Guitarist, Vocalist, Metallica
  • Jason NewstedSelf - Bassist, Metallica
  • Rob HalfordSelf
  • K.K. DowningSelf
  • Glenn TiptonSelf
  • Ian HillSelf
  • Geezer ButlerSelf
  • Tony IommiSelf
  • Ozzy OsbourneSelf
  • Lamont DozierSelf
  • Saul GalpernSelf
  • Max HoleSelf
  • Mick HucknallSelf
  • Chris JoyceSelf
  • Tim KellettSelf
  • Ian KirkhamSelf
  • Stewart LevineSelf
  • Fritz McIntyreSelf
  • Elliot RashmanSelf
  • Adrian ThrillsSelf
  • Shaun WardSelf
  • Gôta YashikiSelf
  • Rick AllenSelf
  • Vivian CampbellSelf
  • Phil CollenSelf
  • Joe ElliottSelf
  • Brian MaySelf
  • Rick SavageSelf
  • Michael KamenSelf
  • Phil CollinsSelf
  • Heitor PereiraSelf
  • Bill SiddonsSelf - Road Crew, Manager
  • Perry FarrellSelf - Musician
  • Michael McClureSelf - Friend and Poet
  • Paul FerraraSelf - Friend and Film Maker
  • Anton CorbijnSelf
  • Ben Fong-TorresSelf - Journalist, Author
  • Brian EnoSelf
  • Bob HarrisSelf - Radio DJ & TV presenter
  • Dave MustaineSelf - Megadeth
  • Elton JohnSelf
  • Gus DudgeonSelf - Producer
  • Paul GambacciniSelf - Broadcaster
  • Del NewmanSelf - Orchestral Arranger
  • Davey JohnstoneSelf - Guitarist
  • Tom PettySelf
  • Ron BlairSelf
  • Tony DimitriadesSelf
  • Jimmy IovineSelf
  • Stan LynchSelf (archive footage)
  • Benmont TenchSelf
  • John LennonSelf
  • Yoko OnoSelf
  • Ringo StarrSelf
  • John EntwistleSelf
  • Keith MoonSelf
  • Tim RiceSelf - Lyricist
  • Bernie TaupinSelf - Lyricist
  • Nigel OlssonSelf - Drummer
  • Paul SimonSelf
  • Chris StampSelf
  • Dave MarshSelf
  • Stevie NicksSelf
  • Lindsey BuckinghamSelf
  • Meat LoafSelf
  • Jim SteinmanSelf
  • Max WeinbergSelf - Drummer
  • Karla DeVitoSelf - Backing Vocalist
  • Todd RundgrenSelf - Record Producer and Musician
  • Rory DoddSelf - Backing Vocalist
  • Ellen FoleySelf - Backing Vocalist
  • Mike CampbellSelf
  • Kasim SultonSelf - Bass Guitarist
  • Butch VigSelf
  • Walter BeckerSelf
  • Bob MarleySelf (archive footage)
  • Chris BlackwellSelf
  • Peter ToshSelf
  • Michael McDonaldSelf
  • Gary KatzSelf
  • Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage)
  • Lou ReedSelf
  • Kurt CobainSelf (archive footage)
  • Lemmy KilmisterSelf
  • Phil 'Philthy Animal' TaylorSelf
  • 'Fast' Eddie ClarkSelf
  • Ginger BakerSelf
  • Jack BruceSelf
  • Jay-ZSelf
  • Simon Le BonSelf
  • John TaylorSelf
  • Nick RhodesSelf
  • Roger TaylorSelf
  • Andy TaylorSelf
  • Bill WardSelf
  • Geddy LeeSelf
  • Alex LifesonSelf
  • Neil PeartSelf
  • Ronnie WoodSelf
  • Brian JonesSelf
  • Bill WymanSelf
  • Charlie WattsSelf
  • Brian WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys
  • Mike LoveSelf - The Beach Boys
  • Al JardineSelf - The Beach Boys
  • Dennis WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys (archive footage)
  • Peter GabrielSelf
  • Tony LevinSelf
  • Manu KatchéSelf
  • Wayne JacksonSelf
  • Carly SimonSelf
 
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