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Rock Legends

Season 1 2013
TV-14

  • 2013-01-27T18:00:00Z on AXS TV
  • 30m
  • 30m (1 episode)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

12 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-01-27T18:00:00Z

1x01 David Bowie

Series Premiere

1x01 David Bowie

  • 2013-01-27T18:00:00Z30m

Music critics and DJs examine the life and enduring career of David Bowie.

1x02 Elton John

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The career of Elton John is traced from his days as a budding songwriter to the peak of his popularity in the 1970s and his continued influence 45 years into his career. Highlights include a look at the rocker's flamboyant costumes and many hit songs.

1x03 Eric Clapton

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A documentary series that explores the careers and lives of famous rock musicians begins with a profile of Eric Clapton.

1x04 Green Day

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The story of Green Day, who first appeared on the California punk scene as the band Sweet Children. Friends Billy Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt formed the group when they were only 15, playing gigs across the state, and they were still going strong in 2016, when this profile was filmed.

1x05 Johnny Cash

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The story of Johnny Cash's musical genius, from his family's poverty in the Great Depression to touring with Elvis and becoming a legend in his own right. Also: his reinvention for a whole new generation with Rick Rubin; and how "Hurt" became the epitaph to his amazing life and career.

1x06 Neil Diamond

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Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of Neil Diamond. Rock and roll took American youth by storm in the 1950s and Neil too fell under its spell.

1x07 Paul Simon

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Music critics discuss the career of singer-songwriter Paul Simon.

1x08 Pink Floyd

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Examining the origins, music and influence of Pink Floyd.

1x09 Rod Stewart

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A profile of Rod Stewart chronicles his early career and his rise to fame. Included: music videos for the songs "Maggie May" and "In the Morning."

1x10 Tom Petty

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Music critics review Tom Petty's career as a celebrated singer and songwriter.

1x11 Queen

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The British band Queen's legacy and influence on the world of rock and roll is examined.

Season Finale

1x12 Velvet Underground

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The music of the Velvet Underground is examined, with a look at the solo successes of Nico, John Cale and Lou Reed.

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