Rock Legends

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  • TV-14
  • 2014
  • 12 Seasons
  • 7.6  (133)

Rock Legends is a music documentary series that premiered on AXStv, a channel that focuses on music-related content. The show features three knowledgeable hosts: John Aizlewood, a well-respected music journalist with over 30 years of experience; Will Hodgkinson, a music journalist and author of multiple books on the subject; and Sunta Templeton, a music journalist and presenter.

Throughout the series, each episode explores the lives and careers of some of the most influential and iconic figures in rock music history. The show covers a wide range of artists, from the early pioneers of the genre to modern-day superstars. Some of the featured artists include Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Elvis Presley, among many others.

Each episode follows a similar format, starting with a brief introduction to the featured artist and their contribution to the world of rock music. The hosts then delve into the artist's background, tracing their roots, influences and early career, and highlighting any significant milestones along the way.

The show also features exclusive interviews with friends, family, and collaborators of the artists, providing insight into their personalities and creative processes. Archival footage of live performances and music videos is also interspersed throughout the show, giving viewers a chance to see and appreciate the artists' music in action.

One of the unique features of Rock Legends is its emphasis on the impact that each artist had on the music industry as a whole. The show not only explores each artist's individual contributions but also examines their influence on other musicians and the evolution of rock music as a genre.

For example, in the episode on The Beatles, the hosts discuss the band's impact not only on popular music but also on fashion and culture. They examine the band's influence on other musicians, such as The Rolling Stones, and the ways in which the Beatles' music reflected and shaped the social and political climate of the time. Similar discussions take place in the episodes on other artists, providing viewers with a broader understanding of the artists' impact beyond their own individual achievements.

Overall, Rock Legends is an engaging and informative series that is sure to appeal to music fans of all ages and backgrounds. The show's knowledgeable hosts, exclusive interviews, and archival footage make for an enjoyable and educational viewing experience. So, if you are a fan of rock music or interested in learning more about its history and impact, Rock Legends is definitely worth checking out.

Rock Legends is a series that ran for 12 seasons (159 episodes) between June 3, 2014 and on AXStv

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Seasons
Politically-Charged Songs
16. Politically-Charged Songs
October 30, 2024
Associated with movements for protest and social change, protest music is part of the broader category of topical songs (or songs connected to current events). It came to prominence in the United States during the 1960s Vietnam War Era, and may be folk, classical, or commercial in genre.
Roots Rock
15. Roots Rock
October 29, 2024
Roots rock looks back to rock's origins as a response to the perceived excesses of the dominant psychedelic and progressive rock scenes. Roots music (Americana) is often used to mean folk and world musical forms, and is often applied to any rock music that incorporates these elements.
90s Riot Gurrrl
14. 90s Riot Gurrrl
October 28, 2024
This underground feminist punk movement began during the early 1990s in Olympia, Washington, and has since expanded to at least 26 other countries. Combining feminism, punk music, and politics, it expresses emotions considered socially acceptable for male songwriters but that are less common for women.
Punk Rock
13. Punk Rock
October 23, 2024
Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the corporate nature of mainstream 1970s rock music—typically producing short, fast-paced songs with hard-edged melodies and stripped-down instrumentation, and lyrical themes that challenge authoritarianism and the establishment.
Mod
12. Mod
October 22, 2024
From the word modernist, Mod is a subculture that began in the late 1950s and spread throughout Great Britain, before ultimately influencing trends in other countries. Elements of the mod subculture include fashion, music (primarily jazz), and motor scooters.
Heartland Rock
11. Heartland Rock
October 21, 2024
First forged in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Heartland Rock displays poetic, socially-conscious lyrics very much rooted in Americana. Themes of teenage nostalgia, isolation, and small-town decline are prevalent—but there is a feeling of optimism as well, often told through the eyes of the white working-class of America's mid-West.
Doo-Wop Extra
10. Doo-Wop Extra
October 16, 2024
Doo-wop is a genre of acapella rhythm and blues music, which originated in the ‘30s and ‘40s across African American communities in Philadelphia and Chicago, among others. Focusing on vocal harmonies, doo-wop provides a beautiful layering between a lead vocal and strong underlying voices mimicking instruments.
Drummer Legends
9. Drummer Legends
October 15, 2024
A great drummer must have impeccable timing, rhythm, and co-ordination. Perhaps more importantly, however, they also must have passion—something unique that makes them stand out. This is a celebration of those percussion pioneers with the perfect blend of talent, passion, and the drive to be legendary.
Canadian Rockers
8. Canadian Rockers
October 14, 2024
Though bordering America, the home of rock and roll, Canadian artists such as Neil Young, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Arcade Fire have each carved out a sound and style that is uniquely their own—leaving an indelible mark that continues to influence and inspire generations of musicians.
Guitar Legends
7. Guitar Legends
October 9, 2024
The love affair between rock and roll and the guitar originally began with the blues, but the real key to the success of the guitarist in rock and roll was amplification. Once the guitar could be properly amplified, it took over—and from the very early days of the genre, it was the sound of rock and roll.
Yacht Rock
6. Yacht Rock
October 8, 2024
Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast sound or adult-oriented rock) is a broad music style and aesthetic commonly associated with soft rock one of the most commercially successful genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies. The term yacht rock was coined in 2005 by the makers of the online video series Yacht Rock, who connected the music with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of boating. It was considered a pejorative term by some music critics.
Songwriters Behind The Big Names
5. Songwriters Behind The Big Names
October 8, 2024
Before songs were concocted by committee, with an algorithmic hive mind to produce the perfect beat, melody, and lyrics, they were written by songwriters. You may know every lyric to your favorite songs, but do you know who wrote them? From those who toiled behind the scenes to those who were performers themselves but never made the marquee, here are just a few of the secret songwriters responsible for some of the greatest hits.
Songwriters Behind The Big Names
4. Songwriters Behind The Big Names
October 7, 2024
Before songs were concocted by committee, with an algorithmic hive mind to produce the perfect beat, melody, and lyrics, they were written by songwriters. You may know every lyric to your favorite songs, but do you know who wrote them? From those who toiled behind the scenes to those who were performers themselves but never made the marquee, here are just a few of the secret songwriters responsible for some of the greatest hits.
27 Club
3. 27 Club
October 2, 2024
Counting Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, and Amy Winehouse among its members, the 27 Club is equal parts exclusive and tragic—standing as a sombre reminder of the incredible talent whose lives and careers were cut short at the age of 27.
Honky Tonk
2. Honky Tonk
October 1, 2024
Both a descriptor used for the bars that provide country music for the entertainment of their patrons, and a style of music played in such establishments, honky tonk is a multifaceted musical experience. Most-common in the South and Southwest of the United States, honky tonks have served as vital proving grounds where some of country music's most prominent artists cut their teeth on the pathway to superstardom.
Outlaw Country
1. Outlaw Country
September 30, 2024
Created by a small group of iconoclastic artists in the 1970s and early 1980s, Outlaw Country represents freedom from the Nashville establishment that dictated the sound of most country music of the era. Outlaw Country has its roots in earlier subgenres like Western, honky tonk, rockabilly and progressive country, and is characterized by a blend of rock and folk rhythms, country instrumentation, and introspective lyrics.
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Rock Legends is available for streaming on the AXStv website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Rock Legends on demand at Philo and Sling.
  • Premiere Date
    June 3, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (133)
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