Season 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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