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All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Death

    • August 27, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    Documentary drawing on concert films, fly-on-the-wall tour chronicles and archive interviews to chart the history of rock 'n' roll, beginning with the subject of death.

  • S01E02 Pain

    • September 3, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at how heartache has had a pervasive presence in rock n' roll, from the lonesome world of Hank Williams to the soulful virtuosity of Donny Hathaway.

  • S01E03 Love

    • September 10, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at how love has always been a key component in the history of rock 'n' roll, featuring interviews and music from Carly Simon, Martha Wainwright and Wilko Johnson.

  • S01E04 Poetry

    • September 17, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    Joni Mitchell, Chuck D and Pete Doherty are among those reflecting on how lyrics became the poetry of the modern age, featuring words bursting with emotions.

  • S01E05 Sweat

    • September 24, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    Nile Rodgers, Sly and Robbie and the late David Bowie are among the artists reflecting on music's unique power to make us stand up and dance.

  • S01E06 Blood

    • October 1, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at musical families and how blood is thicker than water in the world of rock and roll. Featuring Tegan and Sara, Ruth Pointer and Marky Ramone.

  • S01E07 Truth

    • October 8, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An exploration of the search for truth and authenticity in rock 'n' roll, featuring music and interviews with artists including Henry Rollins, Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler.

  • S01E08 Anger

    • October 15, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    Ice-T, Rage Against the Machine, Kasabian, Beth Ditto, Henry Rollins and Public Enemy's Chuck D are among the artists offering their views on anger within music and how rage and rebellion helped shape the genre.

  • S01E09 Excess

    • October 22, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the extremes of rock 'n' roll, from the loudest and wildest bands to the biggest concerts. Featuring contributions by Tony Visconti, Rick Wakeman and Martin Kemp.

  • S01E10 Worship

    • October 29, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the role of hero worship in rock 'n' roll, with music and interviews from David Crosby, Gene Simmons, Anthrax, Sting, Bob Geldof and Shaun Ryder.