Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock: Season 1

Air Date

May 19, 2007

Episodes

7 episodes

Seven Ages of Rock

Season 1

Episodes

The Birth of Rock

1. The Birth of Rock

May 19, 2007
64 min

The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

White Light, White Heat

2. White Light, White Heat

May 26, 2007
64 min

Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.

3. Blank Generation

June 2, 2007
64 min

It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.

4. Never Say Die

June 9, 2007
64 min

Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.

5. We Are the Champions

June 16, 2007
64 min

In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.

Left of the Dial

6. Left of the Dial

June 23, 2007
64 min

The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.

What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

June 30, 2007
64 min

The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.