The Birth of Rock - Blues-based rock 1963-1970, through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix
Profile of musician Jimi Hendrix, who skyrocketed to fame after arriving in London in 1966. (2000)
In Concert
In 1967, four unknown actors in a kid's tv show became the biggest pop band in the world. In the USA, they sold more than Elvis and The Beatles combined. They were The Monkees.
A tribute to the Funk Brothers, the studio musicians who were the sound of Motown.
Blank Generation - Punk. It's 1975 and young musicians and fans know that Rock has lost its way. It's become stale and overblown and needs to be re-invented.
Left of The Dial - U.S. Alternative Rock: The story of the contrasting fates of America's biggest most authentic bands, Nirvana and R.E.M., and the hidden links between them.
Never Say Die: Heavy Metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham (UK), with Black Sabbath as its godfathers, and went on to conquer the world.
Phil Spector is the most renowned and reclusive music producer of all time, but his ground-breaking achievements have recently been eclipsed by his sensational Hollywood murder trial.
LA from The Byrds to The Eagles - A look at the music and mythology of a golden era in Californian culture, telling how LA became the hub of the American music industry by the end of the 1970s.
(2/6) Kings of Rock 'n' Roll
White Light, White Heat - Art Rock: Rock enters its 2nd age to a psychedelic soundtrack and freaky lightshow, with Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett leading the way.
What the World is Waiting for - Indie Rock: The journey through the 7 Ages of Rock climaxes with the focus on British indie music.
We Are The Champions - Stadium Rock: In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadia.
(6/6) Kings of Rock 'n' Roll
The first major tv interview with the legendary music producer, set to the soundtrack of his greatest hits.
The story behind the making of Fleetwood Mac's best-selling 1977 album.
The Story of John Phillips and The Mamas and Papas. (1988)
The people and events surrounding the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper
Peter, Paul & Mary (1966)
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