Music Icons - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Buddy Holly
A closer look at the brilliant career and tragically short life of Buddy Holly who, throughout the 50s, produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock.
Jerry Lee Lewis
A biographical portrait of Jerry Lee Lewis, the piano-playing rock'n'roll pioneer famous for his high energy stage presence and controversial private life.
Cream
A fascinating look at the music of Cream, the 60s British rock power trio consisting of Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.
Dusty Springfield
A profile of Dusty Springfield. Hailed as Britain's "best ever pop singer" by Rolling Stone, she charted a number of 60s hits, including Son of a Preacher Man.
Aretha Franklin
An intimate portrait of Aretha Franklin, who passed away on 16 August 2018. Known as the Queen of Soul, her hits included Respect, Freeway of Love and I Say a Little Prayer.
Chuck Berry
The remarkable rock'n'roll story of Chuck Berry, the St Louis legend whose guitar solos and showmanship helped pave the way for future generations of rock stars.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The story of Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Californian rock band that, for a short while, were the biggest band in America.
Earth, Wind and Fire
The fascinating story of the genre-spanning Earth, Wind and Fire, one of the most popular funk bands of the 70s.
The Grateful Dead
A look at Californian rock band The Grateful Dead, who emerged from the counterculture of the 60s with a diverse, eclectic style that fused myriad musical genres.
James Taylor
A fascinating look at the music of five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor, whose hits include Fire and Rain, You've Got a Friend and Shower the People.
Jefferson Airplane
A fascinating look at the music and legacy of Jefferson Airplane, the San Francisco rock band that pioneered psychedelic rock.
Joni Mitchell
An intimate look at the life and music of Joni Mitchell, the singer-songwriter responsible for hits such as Both Sides Now and Big Yellow Taxi.
Neil Diamond
A look at the life and work of music legend Neil Diamond, who wrote I'm A Believer for The Monkees, and peformed his own hits, including Heartlight and Sweet Caroline.
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