Series synopsis
Seven Ages of Rock is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 19, 2007. It ended on June 30, 2007. It was created by William Naylor. It stars Julian Rhind-Tutt, John Cale, Richard Wright and Noel Gallagher.
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
Premise
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julian Rhind-Tutt as Self - Narrator (voice)
- John Cale as Self
- Richard Wright as Self
- Noel Gallagher as Self
- Damon Albarn as Self
- David Fricke as Self
- Roger Daltrey as Self
- Jeff Beck as Self
Supporting cast
- David Bowie as Self
- Peter Jenner as Self
- Keith Richards as Self
- Nick Mason as Self
- Lou Reed as Self
- David Gilmour as Self
- Roger Waters as Self
- Phil Manzanera as Self
- Bryan Ferry as Self
- Ginger Baker as Self
- Phil Collins as Self
- Jack Bruce as Self
Guest cast
- Bob Geldof as Self
- Jack Endino as Self
- Ian Gillan as Self
- Roger Glover as Self
- Vivien Goldman as Self
- Dave Grohl as Self
- Debbie Harry as Self
- Bob Gruen as Self
- Steve Harris as Self
- Rob Halford as Self
- James Hetfield as Self
- Bruce Dickinson as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 19, 2007 | June 30, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Birth of Rock The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix. |
May 19, 2007 |
| 2 |
White Light, White Heat Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form. |
May 26, 2007 |
| 3 |
Blank Generation It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk. |
June 2, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 19, 2007 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2007 |
| Runtime | 64 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:10:00 |