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1 online resource (streaming video file) (49 min. 14 sec.) ; 297909523 bytes |
| Summary |
This episode follows the development of rock in the 1970s and 80s, when rock achieved a global influence on culture and politics, and groups such as Led Zeppelin, Kiss and The Police decided to see just how far their ambition would take them. The program climaxes with U2's Zoo TV, a multimedia extravaganza that brought the concept of the stadium rock show into the modern age. Also featuring Queen, Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits.Seven Ages Of Rock explores the music that has been the soundtrack of popular culture and defined each generation since the '60s, charting the story of rock music from the suburbs to the stadium, from the crackly 45 to the MP3 download.From the UK electric blues boom, via the psychedelic rock of the late 60s; from the 70s punk explosion and on to the rise of grunge and indie rock in the 80s and beyond, this series tells the story of the music itself - with contributions from some of the biggest names in rock.PRODUCTION DETAILS:A BBC/VH1 Classic co-production. Executive Producer: Michael Poole; Series Producer: William Naylor |
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Broadcast 2010-02-04 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Queen (Musical group)
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Rock groups.
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Rock music fans.
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Rock music -- Social aspects.
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Rock musicians -- Psychology.
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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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Barfield, Sebastian, director
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May, Brian, contributor
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McCormick, Neil, contributor
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Rhind-Tutt, Julian, contributor
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Snow, Mat, contributor
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Stanley, Paul, contributor
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