1. The Birth of Rock
1h 4min
19th May 2007
The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
2. White Light, White Heat
1h 4min
26th May 2007
Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
3. Blank Generation
1h 4min
2nd Jun 2007
It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
4. Never Say Die
1h 4min
9th Jun 2007
Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
5. We Are the Champions
1h 4min
16th Jun 2007
In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.
6. Left of the Dial
1h 4min
23rd Jun 2007
The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.
7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
1h 4min
30th Jun 2007
The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.
First air date
19th May 2007
Last air date
30th Jun 2007
Status
Ended
Type
Documentary
Original language
en