Rock Legends
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Année : 2013
Nombre de saisons : 12
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 30 minutes
Genre(s) : Documentaire, Comédie musicale
A look at leading artists to discover their life stories and the impact they had on popular culture. Interviews with leading music critics, news archive and performance.
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Épisode 1 - David Bowie
27 janvier 2013 - 5/5
Music critics and DJs examine the life and enduring career of David Bowie.
Épisode 1 - Blur
17 juin 2014 - 5/5
The story of the British rock group Blur.
Épisode 2 - Bryan Ferry
17 juin 2014 - 5/5
A profile of Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry.
Épisode 3 - Dire Straits
24 juin 2014 - 5/5
A profile of Dire Straits looks at how the British rock band formed, became popular and eventually broke up in 1995. Included: the music videos for "Brothers in Arms" and "Calling Elvis."
Épisode 4 - Eurythmics
8 juillet 2014 - 5/5
Music videos by the Eurythmics are featured during this look at the British duo's success.
Épisode 5 - Fleetwood Mac
24 juin 2014 - 5/5
Examining the career of Fleetwood Mac. Included: the band's music videos for "Dreams" and "Landslide."
Épisode 6 - Pulp
1 juillet 2014 - 5/5
The story of the rock band Pulp is recalled during interviews with critics and journalists, plus a look at their music videos for the songs "Disco 2000" and "Do You Remember the First Time?"
Épisode 7 - Genesis
8 juillet 2014 - 5/5
Archive material, music videos, and exclusive insights form leading music critics tell the story of Genesis, from the band's beginnings as progressive rock pioneers to their later shift towards a more pop-oriented sound as music video icons.
Épisode 10 - Pet Shop Boys
1 juillet 2014 - 5/5
The story of the British synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys is featured, along with music videos for their songs "Vocal" and "Love Etc."
Épisode 12 - Sting
8 juillet 2014 - 5/5
Sting's success as a solo artist is examined.
Épisode 1 - ABBA
19 janvier 2015 - 5/5
The Swedish act ABBA are remembered for their contributions to pop music. Included: the videos for "Dancing Queen" and "Mama Mia."
Épisode 2 - Black Sabbath
26 janvier 2015 - 5/5
Key moments in the history of the rock band Black Sabbath are recalled.
Épisode 3 - Depeche Mode
2 février 2015 - 5/5
The rise to fame of Depeche Mode is chronicled as music critics and journalists offer commentary. Plus, the videos "I Feel Loved" and "Wrong" are featured.
Épisode 4 - Foo Fighters
9 février 2015 - 5/5
A profile of Foo Fighters includes the music videos "Best of You" and "Monkey Wrench."
Épisode 5 - Guns 'N' Roses
16 février 2015 - 5/5
The story of Guns N' Roses is told through archive material and insights from music critics and journalists. Included: the music videos for "Paradise City" and "Welcome to the Jungle."
Épisode 6 - Iron Maiden
23 février 2015 - 5/5
The rise of heavy metal band Iron Maiden is chronicled.
Épisode 7 - Muse
2 mars 2015 - 5/5
The rise of the rock band Muse is chronicled.
Épisode 8 - New Order
9 mars 2015 - 5/5
The story of the English band New Order includes the music videos for "Crystal" and "Republic."
Épisode 9 - R.E.M.
16 mars 2015 - 5/5
The band R.E.M. is featured, including their music videos for "Losing My Religion" and "Out of Time."
Épisode 10 - Simply Red
23 mars 2015 - 5/5
The story of Simply Red's success is chronicled through archive material and interviews, plus the music videos for "Blue" and "Fairground" are featured.
Épisode 11 - The Smiths
30 mars 2015 - 5/5
Journalists offer insight into the English rock band the Smiths. Included: the music videos for "Hand in Glove" and "This Charming Man."
Épisode 12 - Aerosmith
6 avril 2015 - 5/5
A brief overview of Aerosmith's remarkable journey includes their music videos for "Janie's Got a Gun" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
Épisode 13 - Nine Inch Nails
13 avril 2015 - 5/5
Nine Inch Nails has sold over 20 million albums worldwide by pushing the boundaries of what a rock band is. Take a look at their successful career from music critics and journalists.
Épisode 1 - No Doubt
20 janvier 2016 - 5/5
Exploring the story of the pop band No Doubt and the influence they have had on popular culture.
Épisode 2 - Lenny Kravitz
27 janvier 2016 - 5/5
Lenny Kravitz is profiled.
Épisode 3 - Amy Winehouse
3 février 2016 - 5/5
A look at how during her short life British singer Amy Winehouse made a big impact on the music industry.
Épisode 4 - Duran Duran
10 février 2016 - 5/5
Details about Duran Duran's rise to the top are revealed during a look back that includes past interviews and performances from the iconic band's career, which started in Birmingham, England, in 1978.
Épisode 5 - Blondie
17 février 2016 - 5/5
Charting the rise to stardom and continued success of the rock band Blondie.
Épisode 6 - Bee Gees
24 février 2016 - 5/5
Music journalists and critics examine the rise of the Bee Gees.
Épisode 7 - Cher
2 mars 2016 - 5/5
A look at the life story of Cher. Included: The superstar's rise to fame is tracked from her dropping out of school and leaving home at age 16 to her 50-plus years of success as a musician and actor.
Épisode 8 - Coldplay
9 mars 2016
The British band Coldplay's rise to fame is charted.
Épisode 9 - The Clash
16 mars 2016
Examining the rise and continuing influence of rock titans the Clash.
Épisode 10 - Tina Turner
23 mars 2016
Tina Turner's personal and professional life is examined by music journalists, who recall her rise to fame in the 1960s, at which time she sang and performed with then-husband Ike Turner, and her later success as a solo artist.
Épisode 11 - Billy Idol
6 avril 2016
English rock musician, Billy Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X as well as creating a successful name for himself as a solo artist. Using interviews, news archive and performance this episode reveals the unique aspect of this iconic artist.
Épisode 12 - KISS
13 avril 2016
The history of the iconic rock band KISS is recalled with interviews, archival footage and performances.
Épisode 13 - Van Halen
20 avril 2016
Ranked among the top hard rock bands of all time, Van Halen was known as much for the drama surrounding its members as its larger-than-life stage performances. Interviews, news archives and performances reveal the story of this iconic band.
Épisode 14 - Prince
23 avril 2016
A look at the life and music of the flamboyant singer-songwriter who sold more than 13 million copies of his 1984 album Purple Rain.
Épisode 15 - Meat Loaf
27 avril 2016
The rock singer Meat Loaf is profiled.
Épisode 16 - Peter Gabriel
4 mai 2016
British rock star Peter Gabriel's career is traced from his tenure with Genesis to his solo success.
Épisode 17 - The Cure
11 mai 2016
Interviews, news archives and performances tell the story of The Cure from its formation in 1976, through the increasingly dark and tormented music of the early 1980s, to the present.
Épisode 18 - The Black Eyed Peas
25 mai 2016
The story of The Black Eyed Peas is told through interviews, news archives and performances by the best-selling hip-hop act.
Épisode 19 - INXS
1 juin 2016
The story of Australian rock band INXS.
Épisode 21 - James Brown
14 septembre 2016
Music critics reflect on the career of "Godfather of Soul" James Brown.
Épisode 22 - Stevie Wonder
14 septembre 2016
Music critics reflect on the career of Stevie Wonder.
Épisode 23 - Neil Young
21 septembre 2016
The career of Neil Young is examined.
Épisode 24 - The Doors
21 septembre 2016
Music critics reflect on the history of the Doors.
Épisode 25 - The Beach Boys
28 septembre 2016
Rock critics examine the music and the influence of the Beach Boys.
Épisode 27 - Eagles
5 octobre 2016
The career of the American rock band the Eagles is recalled by music critics.
Épisode 1 - Jethro Tull
5 octobre 2016
Music critics discuss the career of progressive-rock band Jethro Tull.
Épisode 2 - Roy Orbison
12 octobre 2016
Singer Roy Orbison's career is examined by leading music critics.
Épisode 3 - The Who
12 octobre 2016
Music critics examine The Who.
Épisode 4 - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
19 octobre 2016
Leading music critics discuss supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Épisode 5 - Janis Joplin
19 octobre 2016
Janis Joplin is remembered.
Épisode 6 - The Carpenters
26 octobre 2016
The Carpenters are discussed by leading music critics who recall the popularity of the brother-and-sister pop duo in the early 1970s.
Épisode 7 - The Mamas and Papas
26 octobre 2016
The Mamas and Papas are remembered by leading music critics who look back at the folk act's importance in the late 1960s.
Épisode 11 - The Monkees
9 novembre 2016
A look at the formation of the Monkees and the success of the musical acting quartet, beginning with their late 1960s television series.
Épisode 12 - Jimi Hendrix
16 novembre 2016
Music critics discuss the 1960s, psychedelia and the Jimi Hendrix experience.
Épisode 11 - Dusty Springfield
9 avril 2017
Hailed as Britain's "best ever pop singer" by Rolling Stone, the English-born Dusty Springfield charted several 1960s hits, including "Son of a Preacher Man." Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of Dusty Springfield.
Épisode 13 - Jefferson Airplane
16 avril 2017
Leading music critics cast a fresh light on the career of psychedelic pioneers Jefferson Airplane, from helping define the San Francisco Sound to headlining some of the biggest rock festivals of the 1960s.
Épisode 14 - Santana
16 avril 2017
Leading music critics tell the story of Santana, the San Francisco-based Latin rock band that exploded onto the music scene with their breakthrough performance at 1969's Woodstock music festival.
Épisode 15 - Creedence Clearwater Revival
23 avril 2017
A look at how Creedence Clearwater Revival were the preeminent American singles band of the late 1960s and '70s, thanks largely to John Fogerty's rough, inimitable voice and seemingly bottomless supply of great melodies.
Épisode 16 - Grateful Dead
23 avril 2017
Leading music critics tell the story of the Grateful Dead and how their blend of psychedelia, blues, rock and roll, country, folk, and jazz came together to create their own unique sound.
Épisode 18 - The Police
16 juillet 2017
Leading music critics cast fresh light on the Police, the band who became globally popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s and are regarded as one of the first new-wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz.
Épisode 19 - Talking Heads
23 juillet 2017
This is going to be a fun one! Talking Heads are featured on a new episode of Rock Legends. Headed by the extremely talented David Byrne, Talking Heads provided the world with some of the funkiest dance beats of the 70s and 80s. Will Hodgkinson of The Times describes them perfectly, “It’s party music but it’s intelligent party music.”
Épisode 20 - The Pretenders
30 juillet 2017
The Pretenders, originally three Englishmen and an American woman, emerged at the end of the 1970s as one of new wave's most commercially-successful groups. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of the Pretenders.
Épisode 21 - Earth, Wind & Fire
6 août 2017
Get an inside look into the career of Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most critically acclaimed funk bands ever! Beginning with their formation in Chicago in the early seventies, leading music critics examine the band’s success throughout the decades. Having sold over 100 million records, they are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time.
Épisode 22 - Otis Redding
13 août 2017
Soul singer Otis Redding is profiled.
Épisode 4 - Allman Brothers
8 avril 2018
Historical study of the star-crossed southern rock band The Allman Brothers.
Épisode 5 - Lynyrd Skynyrd
7 avril 2018
Documentary account of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Épisode 6 - The Kinks
15 avril 2018
The Kinks were a key part of the 1960s British Invasion, and their early hits such as "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night" paved the way for the next decade's hard rock.
Épisode 7 - The Ramones
22 avril 2018
The history of the influential punk band Ramones and the bittersweet biographies of the Ramone 'brothers'.
Épisode 8 - The Byrds
29 avril 2018
The Byrds pioneer folk rock, combining traditional acoustic music with early Sixties pop; the group's signature sunny melodies, lush harmonies and ringing 12-string guitars make for some of the decade's best singles.
Épisode 9 - Yardbirds
29 avril 2018
Pioneering blues-based combo the Yardbirds introduce three of the most famous guitarists of the rock era: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page; the band's innovations pave the way for psychedelic rock, heavy metal, Southern boogie and even punk.
Épisode 10 - Cream
6 mai 2018
Fronted by Eric Clapton, power trio Cream plays a mix of blues, rock and psychedelia while focusing on chunky riffs and fiery guitar solos; in a mere three years, the band sells 15 million records and redefines the instrumentalist's role in rock.
Épisode 11 - Joni Mitchell
13 mai 2018
The life and musical career of Joni Mitchell is profiled.
Épisode 12 - Jerry Lee Lewis
20 mai 2018
Piano-playing rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis becomes famous for his high-energy stage presence and controversial life.
Épisode 13 - The Band
20 mai 2018
With its rock-ribbed, austerely precise arrangements and a catalog of songs that linked American folklore to primal myths, the Band -- four Canadians and a Southerner -- makes music that is both earthy and mystical.
Épisode 14 - Blood, Sweat & Tears
27 mai 2018
Grammy-winning contemporary jazz and rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears took a hiatus from 1981-1984, but has otherwise been active since their founding in 1967.
Épisode 15 - James Taylor
3 juin 2018
Singer-songwriter James Taylor creates music that combines folk, rock and pop sensibilities, including such hit songs as "Fire and Rain" and "Shower the People."
Épisode 16 - Chuck Berry
10 juin 2018
Influential rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry is known for songs including "Maybellene" and "Johnny B. Goode."
Épisode 17 - Buddy Holly
17 juin 2018
With his signature vocal hiccup and hits like "That'll Be the Day," "Rave On," "Peggy Sue" and "Not Fade Away," Buddy Holly was a rock 'n' roll pioneer, as well as one of the genre's first great singer-songwriters.
Épisode 18 - Ray Charles
17 juin 2018
Blind musician Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating rhythm and blues, gospel, pop and country to create hits like "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind."
Épisode 19 - Aretha Franklin
24 juin 2018 - 5/5
Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is known for hits such as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."
Épisode 20 - Run DMC
24 juin 2018 - 5/5
Founded in 1981 in Queens, N.Y., Grammy-nominated hip-hop trio Run-DMC help usher in the genre's increasing popularity in the 1980s.
Épisode 1 - Chicago
2 octobre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the long career of the versatile rock/jazz/pop band Chicago, starting with Chicago Transit Authority in the late 1960s.
Épisode 2 - ZZ Top
9 octobre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the legendary music career of Texas blues rock band ZZ Top.
Épisode 3 - Glen Campbell
16 octobre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the life and career of Glen Campbell, from his very poor Arkansas roots to a country-pop crossover superstar of the 1960s and 1970s.
Épisode 4 - Steve Miller Band
23 octobre 2018 - 5/5
American rock group the Steve Miller Band forms in San Francisco in 1966 and becomes best known for a string of 1970s hit singles that became staples of classic rock radio, as well as several earlier psychedelic rock albums.
Épisode 5 - Journey
30 octobre 2018 - 5/5
The evolution of Journey, formed by members of Santana, Frumious Bandersnatch, The Tubes and Zappa's Mothers of Invention. From backup-guns-for-hire to local jazz-fusion to one of the most successful pop-rock bands of the 1980s.
Épisode 6 - Diana Ross and the Supremes
6 novembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the history and music of the Motown group The Supremes, including the solo and acting career of lead singer Diana Ross.
Épisode 7 - Al Green
13 novembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the influential soul, pop and gospel career of Al Green.
Épisode 8 - Marvin Gaye
20 novembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the life and career of the trailblazing R&B musical artist Marvin Gaye, producing classic songs like 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine', 'Let's Get it On', 'What's Going On' and 'Sexual Healing.'
Épisode 9 - Smokey Robinson
27 novembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the dual career of Smokey Robinson, lead singer-songwriter of the seminal Motown group The Miracles while also Vice President of Motown Records under Berry Gordy.
Épisode 10 - Foreigner
4 décembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the history and music of the British-American rock band Foreigner.
Épisode 11 - Pat Benatar
11 décembre 2018 - 5/5
Born in 1953 in Brooklyn, N.Y., singer Pat Benatar works the club scene and finds her guitarist and future husband Neil Giraldo.
Épisode 12 - Patti Smith
11 décembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the history and music of Patti Smith.
Épisode 13 - Little Richard
18 décembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the life and career of rock and roll trailblazer Little Richard, and a discussion of his influence on generations of musicians to follow.
Épisode 14 - Primal Scream
25 décembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the history and music of the band Primal Scream.
Épisode 15 - Simple Minds
25 décembre 2018 - 5/5
A look at the history and music of the band Simple Minds.
Épisode 1 - American Rock
12 septembre 2019 - 5/5
America was fighting the Vietnam War and protests across the country were widespread and it was during this period of unrest that the driving force behind many artists such as Boston, REO Speedwagon, Styx and many others were formed.
Épisode 2 - Birth of Metal
19 septembre 2019 - 5/5
During the '60s flower power movement, peace and love in music no longer reflected the lives of a generation; at the same time, de-industrialization was beginning; a look at artists such as Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Nazareth.
Épisode 3 - British Metal
26 septembre 2019 - 5/5
A look at how British metal was born; featuring Judas Priest, Saxon and Iron Maiden.
Épisode 4 - Progressive Rock
3 octobre 2019 - 5/5
By the dawn of the 1970s, progressive rock allowed musicians to evolve a single track over a whole side of vinyl, draw on classical sources, and create music in more complex time signatures.
Épisode 5 - Jazz Rock
10 octobre 2019 - 5/5
Jazz rock grows out of the artistically ambitious rock subgenres of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and includes extensive improvisation; exploring the music of artists Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and Boz Scaggs.
Épisode 6 - US Heavy Metal
17 octobre 2019 - 5/5
The US heavy metal sound has big hooks, melodic choruses, and monster ballads, with nearly every song featuring one guitar solo. Vocals are melodic, and high-pitched. They also include extensive use of harmonies, particularly in the ballads - slow, emotional songs that gradually build to a strong finale. Lyrics tended to deal with love and lust. This episode features Mötley Crüe, Poison & Ratt.
Épisode 7 - Singer Writes the Song
24 octobre 2019 - 5/5
Songwriters have their roots in the folk-acoustic traditions of Celtic European Troubadours from the Middle East and blues and country in the USA. This genre emerged in the 1960's again against the backdrop of political change, and would forge the careers of great artists such as Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, and James Taylor.
Épisode 8 - British Rhythm & Blues
31 octobre 2019 - 5/5
The origins of the British Rhythm & Blues were in the jazz, skiffle and folk movements of the 1950s. Chris Barber was one its early figures helping establish the Marquee Club, the key venue for British R&B bands. The 1958 visit of Muddy Waters influenced Blues Incorporated, with other bands emerging including the Animals from Newcastle, the Spencer Davies Group and the Yardbirds from London. British R&B had a harder edge born of black American blues with a gritty, syncopated sound and guitar-heavy mix.
Épisode 9 - Women Who Rock
7 novembre 2019 - 5/5
Women have sung on jazz, pop and soul tracks since the 1930s, but when it came to rock, however, there were few women in the 1950s who wrote and performed their own songs. In the 60s, artists such as Grace Slick and Janis Joplin were fronting A-list bands. All-female garage bands, such as The Runaways and Fanny, achieved limited success. As rock developed in the late 60s and 70s alongside the women's liberation movement, women refused to be just the pretty singer or the manufactured glam groups. This episode features bands such as Heart, Suzie Quatro and The Bangles.
Épisode 10 - Soft Rock
14 novembre 2019 - 5/5
During the 1960s, rock n roll splintered into a rainbow of genres - musicians were experimenting. Soft rock began as a blend of the progressive rock quest for musicianship and the songwriter's love of pop. It originated in the late 1960s in Southern California and the United Kingdom. The style relied on simple, melodic songs with big, lush productions. This new genre established bands such as Supertramp, ELO & Barclay James Harvest.
Épisode 11 - Psychedelic Rock
21 novembre 2019 - 5/5
The sound of psychedelic rock involved electronic instruments, guitar effects, oriental instruments, unconventional song structures, lyrics that referenced drugs or fantasy books, with extended instrumental sections. The genre bridged the transition from early blues and folk-based rock to progressive rock and hard rock. This episode features The Moody Blues, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Traffic.
Épisode 1 - The Motown Sound
7 juin 2020 - 5/5
For many music fans, the Motown Sound is the defining sound of 1960s pop, R&B, and soul music; with The Temptations, The Miracles, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.
Épisode 2 - New York Hip Hop
14 juin 2020 - 5/5
With Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and Big Daddy Kane; New York Hip Hop is a regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s.
Épisode 3 - New Wave
21 juin 2020 - 5/5
New Wave is a form of rock music encompassing numerous pop-oriented music styles rooted in mid-1970s punk rock, with engendered sub-genres and fusions, and characteristics common to pop music.
Épisode 4 - Folk Around the World
28 juin 2020 - 5/5
In the 1930s, orally transmitted music was the heritage of many; the genre enjoyed a resurgence during the Great Depression.
Épisode 5 - Metalheads
12 juillet 2020 - 5/5
With Featuring Motörhead, Testament, and AC/DC. Metal combines overdriven guitars with heavy drums, often double bass drums, bass lines working with and against guitar lines and vocals from voices at the limit of their power. In blues, the raw voice might sing over the gentle acoustic guitar or the mellow church organ. In hard rock, the overdriven guitar might howl against the slower groove of bass and drums. In metal, everything is at "10."
Épisode 6 - US Punk Rock
19 juillet 2020 - 5/5
Punk music from The New York Dolls, The Ramones, and The Dead Kennedys is played cheap; with a stripped back fast and loud sound.
Épisode 7 - Alt Rock
26 juillet 2020 - 5/5
Throughout the 1980s, alternative rock increases in prominence and diversity.
Épisode 8 - Songs for the People
2 août 2020 - 5/5
Protest songs are written using traditional folk, hillbilly and bluegrass traditions; music artists overthrow 1950s attitudes, bringing civil rights, poverty and other issues into focus; with Joan Baez, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.
Épisode 9 - Pop Rock
9 août 2020 - 5/5
The pop rock sound of the 1970s and 1980s was a blend of punk minimalism, art rock synthesizer and pop melodies.
Épisode 1 - Soul Crooners
4 octobre 2020 - 5/5
With Lionel Ritchie; Michael Bolton; Billy Ocean. Soul began essentially as uplifting black gospel music. Otis Redding took the genre to its next stage with Mr. Pitiful.
Épisode 2 - Birth of Invention
11 octobre 2020 - 5/5
Featuring musicians like Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and King Crimson, this music was grounded in the acid rock and psychedelic rock movements of the 1960s.
Épisode 3 - Teen Idols
18 octobre 2020 - 5/5
The relatively non-threatening teen idol predominately appeals to the pre-teen and young teen female audience.
Épisode 4 - The New Orleans Sound
25 octobre 2020 - 5/5
Rock 'n' Roll draws upon New Orleans' many musical sources, including black funeral bands, Mardi Gras parades, country blues from Mississippi delta and various forms of jazz.
Épisode 5 - Rockabilly
1 novembre 2020 - 5/5
Music that blends U.S. country with classic rock and roll.
Épisode 6 - Soul R&B
8 novembre 2020 - 5/5
Gladys Knight & the Pips; The Four Tops; Jimmy Ruffin
Épisode 7 - Spector Years
15 novembre 2020 - 5/5
With The Righteous Brothers, The Ronettes, and The Shirelles, Phil Spector wrote, co-wrote, or produced records for many major artists, often collaborating with arranger Jack Nitzsche, engineer Larry Levine, and various Brill Building songwriters.
Épisode 8 - Glam Rock
22 novembre 2020 - 5/5
T-Rex; Mott the Hoople; the backlash against the mainstream rock of the 1960's.
Épisode 9 - Chicago Blues
29 novembre 2020 - 5/5
Bo Diddley, Howlin Wolf, and Muddy Waters; Chicago Blues reaches beyond the standard six-note blues scale to incorporate major scale notes.
Épisode 10 - Doo Wop
6 décembre 2020 - 5/5
With the Drifters, The Cleftones, and the Ink Spots. A genre of rhythm and blues music originated in the 1940s by African American youth, in the large cities of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit and Washington D.C.
Épisode 1 - Funk
7 novembre 2021 - 5/5
Funk emerged in the late 1960's, but it's roots go back much further. Funk is about the groove and the beat, without the drums and bass, there is no funk.
Épisode 2 - Americana
14 novembre 2021 - 5/5
Americana is American music that's unpolished and has a reverence for tradition.
Épisode 3 - The Abbey Road Years
28 novembre 2021 - 5/5
Stories of the biggest names in rock music
Épisode 4 - California Dreaming
12 décembre 2021
Surf, Sun & Beach - a very magical time in California music scene.
Épisode 5 - Gospel
19 décembre 2021
Music of unparalleled spirituality, music of hope, music of light and music of better times ahead.
Épisode 6 - Post-Punk
2 janvier 2022
Post-punk emerged from the punk scene. It had the same DIY ethos, but it was more experimental, more intellectual & more artistic in it's approach to music.
Épisode 7 - The Festival Years
9 janvier 2022
Festivals are all about the feeling of seeing live music… Imagine ...giving the stage to a mixture of eclectic genres, really opening up music to audiences.
Épisode 8 - Scandi Invasions
16 janvier 2022
Scandi pop music is meant to be sung along to but it also has a certain sense of gloominess underneath the cheer.
Épisode 9 - Bluegrass
23 janvier 2022
Bluegrass music developed in the 1940s in the US Appalachian region. The genre derives its name from the band Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys.
Épisode 10 - The British Invasion
30 janvier 2022
Get ready for all things British as we dive into the British Invasion that took over the music world with the Beatles, the Animals, the Dave Clark Five, Herman's Hermits and more!
Épisode 11 - Sun Record Years
6 février 2022
Sun Records was the home of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips and more!
Épisode 12 - Country
13 février 2022
A collision of all sorts of music. It's one of the major commercial hubs of American popular music. In the 1920's, as people start to migrate across the country, Jimmie Rogers, the father of country music, leads the radio as it reminds people of the music of their home.
Épisode 13 - Protest Songs 1960's
20 février 2022
The '60s was a time of war and protest, and musicians used their influence to make their voices heard.
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