In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
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Season 1
8 episodes
1. What's Happening?As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.TV-MACC49minMay 21, 2021
2. End of the Acid DreamSly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.TV-MACC42minMay 21, 2021
3. ChangesNew sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.TV-MACC47minMay 21, 2021
4. Our Time Is NowCarole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.TV-MACC45minMay 21, 2021
5. The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedAmerica is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.TV-MACC46minMay 21, 2021
6. ExileDrugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.TV-MACC42minMay 21, 2021
7. RespectJames Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.TV-MACC44minMay 21, 2021
8. StarmanWith reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.TV-MACC46minMay 21, 2021
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A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Danielle Peck, Adam Barker, Asif Kapadia, David Joseph
- Studio
- Mercury Studios, On the Corner Films, Cinetic Media
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Audio languages
English
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