Rock Legends

8 seasons available

The stories of some of the biggest names in rock music history, from the beginning of their career to the height of their success.
Marvin Gaye
S10 E8

Marvin Gaye sings in his father's church and in the Moonglows before signing with Motown; he records songs by Smokey Robinson before producing the protest album "What's Going On"; Gaye is killed in 1984 during a domestic dispute with his father.

Smokey Robinson
S10 E9

Born in Detroit in 1940, Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordy in the founding of Motown; a prolific songwriter, he is credited with 4,000 songs and 37 Top 40 hits, including "The Tears of a Clown" and "The Tracks of My Tears."

Pat Benatar
S10 E11

Born in 1953 in Brooklyn, N.Y., singer Pat Benatar works the club scene and finds her guitarist and future husband Neil Giraldo.

Ramones
S8 E8

The Ramones, a group of "brothers" from Forest Hills, Queens, help invent punk rock by mastering a simple but extremely effective sound: a combination of speedy grooves, sing-along tunes and deadpan lyrics.

Neil Young
S6 E10

Music critics discuss Neil Young's career.

Duran Duran
S5 E2

A look at the iconic band through interviews, media archives and performances.

Peter Gabriel
S5 E5

Peter Gabriel's career, from his time in Genesis to his solo pursuits, is chronicled with interviews, news archives and performances.

Lenny Kravitz
S4 E2

American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, arranger, Grammy Award winner and record breaker Lenny Kravitz.

Amy Winehouse
S4 E3

A look at the life of the singer and her impact on the music industry.

Prince
S4 E4

A look at the life and music of the flamboyant singer-songwriter who sold more than 13 million copies of his 1984 album Purple Rain.

Blondie
S4 E5

The life and times of Blondie.

Bee Gees
S4 E6

Journalists and critics examine the rise of The Bee Gees.

Cher
S4 E7

Cher is an iconic figure of music, film and TV with a career spanning over 50 years.

Coldplay
S4 E8

Coldplay, originally formed as Pectorals, has gone on to worldwide fame and had numerous successful hits.

The Clash
S4 E9

The story of the punk rock band who arose out of West London in 1976.

Tina Turner
S4 E10

Journalists discuss the rise of Tina Turner and her successful solo career.

Black Sabbath
S3 E2

Fronted by the extroverted Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath is an influential pioneer of the heavy metal genre; they formed in 1960s Birmingham and enjoy commercial success with their self-titled debut album and "Paranoid."

Depeche Mode
S3 E3

Critics and journalists take a look at the career of British rock band Depeche Mode; featuring music videos "I Feel Loved" and "Wrong."

Foo Fighters
S3 E4

Music videos and archived footage of the Foo Fighters.

Guns N' Roses
S3 E5

Archive footage documents the formation and success of '80s rock band Guns N' Roses.

Iron Maiden
S3 E6

Iron Maiden, the giants of the metal scene.

Muse
S3 E7

Featuring singles "Time is Running Out" and "Hysteria" by Muse.

New Order
S3 E8

New Order was formed by the remaining members of Joy Division following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis; archived interviews and music video dating back to their 1980 formation.

R.E.M.
S3 E9

A collection of interviews and music videos surrounding the formation and sustained success of R.E.M.'s distinct sound.

Simply Red
S3 E10

A collection of music videos, interviews and performances from Simply Red.

Aerosmith
S3 E12

Music videos and interviews documenting the formation and success of Aerosmith.

Nine Inch Nails
S3 E13

Archived interviews and videos documenting Nine Inch Nails.

Eurythmics
S2 E5

The story of Eurythmics' rise to fame, starting with Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart and their difference in backgrounds.

U2
S2 E15

Music critics discuss the band's career; featuring classic music videos.

Red Hot Chili Peppers
S2 E16

Music critics discuss the band's career; featuring classic music videos.

Pearl Jam
S2 E17

Music critics provide insight into Pearl Jam's career; classic music videos.

Bon Jovi
S2 E18

Music critics discuss Bon Jovi; featuring classic music videos and news archives.

Green Day
S1 E4

The story of Green Day from their start as the band "Sweet Children" to the present.

Tom Petty
S1 E10

Music critics discuss Tom Petty's career.