Season 1

1. The Birth of Rock

2007-05-19 · 64m

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

2. White Light, White Heat

2007-05-26 · 64m

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

3. Blank Generation

2007-06-02 · 64m

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

4. Never Say Die

2007-06-09 · 64m

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

5. We Are the Champions

2007-06-16 · 64m

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

6. Left of the Dial

2007-06-23 · 64m

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

7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

2007-06-30 · 64m

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