EP 1AvailableNow playingWhat's Happening?
49m·5/21/2021·8.0
As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDb7.5
- Released
- 5/21/2021
- Duration
- 0h 46m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Cast
- N/A
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableNow playing
EP 2AvailableEnd of the Acid Dream
42m·5/21/2021·7.0
Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
EP 3AvailableChanges
47m·5/21/2021·7.0
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
EP 4AvailableOur Time Is Now
45m·5/21/2021·6.5
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
EP 5AvailableThe Revolution Will Not Be Televised
46m·5/21/2021·8.5
America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
EP 6AvailableExile
42m·5/21/2021·7.0
Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
EP 7AvailableRespect
44m·5/21/2021·7.0
James 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.
EP 8AvailableStarman
46m·5/21/2021·6.0
With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.
