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VH1 CLASSIC PRESENTS THE U.S. PREMIERE OF “SEVEN AGES OF ROCK” A LANDMARK SEVEN-PART SERIES EXPLORING THE STORY OF ROCK MUSIC PREMIERING ON VH1 CLASSIC ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 9:00 PM
Series Narrated By Legendary Actor Dennis Hopper And Features Music Icons Including Keith Richards, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield,
Deborah Harry, Gene Simmons, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt,
Michael Stipe And More
Each Episode To Be Available On VH1Classic.com
NEW YORK, November 13, 2007 – “Seven Ages of Rock,” a VH1 Classic
co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17 and will air through Sunday, December 23 at 9:00 PM. Dennis Hopper narrates this 7-part series which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture. Additionally, each episode will launch on VH1Classic.com simultaneously with its on-air premiere and will be archived for on-demand viewing. Also, watch music playlists for each age with videos from the featured artist only online.
From the birth of rock to metal to alternative rock – there is a genre for every music fan. This exclusive series will delve into what made each of these genres of music resonate with fans across the world.
Each of the seven episodes will take a deeper look into the individual ages of rock by evaluating the music itself -- breaking down key tracks, getting behind the songs and composing ideas, as well as looking into the social influences of the time and the social context that influenced the progression of the music. Throughout each episode viewers will hear from some of rock music’s biggest icons including Keith Richards, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Lou Reed, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield, Deborah Harry, Gene Simmons, Damon Albarn, Stewart Copeland, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Henry Rollins, Dave Grohl, Kim Deal, Noel Gallagher and many more.
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