Rock Legends

Season 3

2015 · 13 episodes · 0h 30m in all

Episodes

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   1. ABBA

   19 Jan 2015

   A look at the band's rise to international popularity, including video and concert footage and interviews with music experts.

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   2. Black Sabbath

   26 Jan 2015

   Black Sabbath’s story is revisited, highlighting the band’s formation and early breakthroughs. The episode shows how their dark, powerful sound helped define heavy metal and shape rock history.

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   3. Depeche Mode

   2 Feb 2015

   Depeche Mode’s journey is revisited, from their early beginnings to their breakthrough success. The episode also features commentary from critics and journalists, along with clips from “I Feel Loved” and “Wrong.”

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   4. Foo Fighters

   9 Feb 2015

   Foo Fighters’ story is revisited, tracing their rise from the early days to major success. The episode also features clips from “Best of You” and “Monkey Wrench.”

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   5. Guns N' Roses

   16 Feb 2015

   Guns N’ Roses’ rise is explored through archive clips and commentary from critics and journalists. The episode also features the videos for “Paradise City” and “Welcome to the Jungle.”

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   6. Iron Maiden

   23 Feb 2015 · 30 min

   Iron Maiden’s rise as one of heavy metal’s biggest bands is chronicled. The episode traces their early breakthroughs and lasting influence on the genre.

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   7. Muse

   2 Mar 2015

   Muse’s story is traced through the band’s rise from its early days to broader acclaim. The episode highlights how their sound helped establish them as a major English rock act.

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   8. New Order

   9 Mar 2015

   New Order’s story is charted from its beginnings after Joy Division to its rise as a major band. The episode highlights archived interviews and music videos from the band’s early years.

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   9. R.E.M.

   16 Mar 2015

   R.E.M.’s episode traces the band’s climb from college-rock favorites to mainstream success, with commentary on the career shift that made them huge. It also spotlights the key songs and visuals, especially “Losing My Religion” and “Out of Time.”

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    10. Simply Red

    23 Mar 2015

    The story of the British pop-rock and soul band, Simply Red, and their success is told through archival material and interviews; the music videos for "Blue" and "Fairground" are also included.

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    11. The Smiths

    30 Mar 2015

    An look into the British rock band The Smiths, including videos for Hand in Glove and This Charming Man as well as insights from music journalists.

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    12. Aerosmith

    6 Apr 2015

    A brief overview of the American rock band Aerosmith and their remarkable journey to immense fame. Also featured are the band's music videos for the songs "Janie's Got a Gun" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."

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    13. Nine Inch Nails

    13 Apr 2015

    Nine Inch Nails have sold in excess of 20 million records worldwide, transcending the conventional definition of a rock band. Explore the band’s successful career through the eyes of music critics and journalists.