

Air Date
May 19, 2007
Episodes
7 episodes
Seven Ages of Rock
Season 1
Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

Julian Rhind-Tutt
Self - Narrator (voice)

John Cale
Self

Richard Wright
Self

Noel Gallagher
Self

Damon Albarn
Self
David Fricke
Self

Roger Daltrey
Self

Jeff Beck
Self

David Bowie
Self
Peter Jenner
Self

Keith Richards
Self

Nick Mason
Self

Lou Reed
Self

David Gilmour
Self

Roger Waters
Self

Phil Manzanera
Self

Bryan Ferry
Self

Ginger Baker
Self

Phil Collins
Self

Jack Bruce
Self