Series synopsis
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is a British documentary television series that premiered on Apple TV on May 21, 2021. It ended on May 21, 2021.
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
Premise
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
Premise: A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage)
- Bob Dylan as Self (archive footage)
- Marvin Gaye as Self (archive footage)
- George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
- J. Edgar Hoover as Self (archive footage)
- John Kerry as Self (archive footage)
- John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Nixon as Self (archive footage)
- Yoko Ono as Self (archive footage)
- Neil Young as Self (archive footage)
- Mick Jagger as Self (archive footage)
- Jim Morrison as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What's Happening? As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture. |
May 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
End of the Acid Dream Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs. |
May 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
Changes New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world. |
May 21, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 21, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2021 |
| Status | ended |