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The Best Episodes of Seven Ages of Rock Season 1

Every episode of Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Seven Ages of Rock Season 1!

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A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 1 - The Birth of Rock
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #1 - The Birth of Rock

    S1:E1

    The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 2 - White Light, White Heat
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #2 - White Light, White Heat

    S1:E2

    Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 3 - Blank Generation
    7.4/10(43 votes)

    #3 - Blank Generation

    S1:E3

    It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 4 - Never Say Die
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Never Say Die

    S1:E4

    Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 5 - We Are the Champions
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #5 - We Are the Champions

    S1:E5

    In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 6 - Left of the Dial
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Left of the Dial

    S1:E6

    The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 7 - What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #7 - What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

    S1:E7

    The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Birth of Rock" is the best rated episode of "Seven Ages of Rock" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/19/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "White Light, White Heat".