Musical pioneers

From the golden age of rock 'n roll to the modern-day superstars of stadium rock, here is a collection featuring some of the biggest names in music.

Jimmy Page's TV debut, 1958

The J.G. Skiffle Group (with a 14 year-old Jimmy Page) featured on the programme 'All Your Own'

The band defends itself against host Hans Keller's charge of excessive noisiness

It was the last day of the Isle of Wight Festival, and everyone was skint, but at least they had Jimi Hendrix to look forward to

The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, discussed music, poverty and fighting, on Late Night Line-Up

David Bowie contemplates life after Ziggy Stardust

The irrepressible Little Richard discussed letting it all hang out, and how he was gonna fix Chuck Berry

This clip from 'Five Faces of the Guitar' goes to 11

Bill Haley spoke to Film 74's Barry Norman, to discuss the rock and roll revival sparked by the success of 'American Graffiti'

Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols appeared on Nationwide to discuss all things punk

Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt discuss 15 years of Quo

The Swedish musical giants discuss their origin story, fashion and touring, with Lesley Judd and Shep on the Blue Peter sofa

Tina Turner discussed re-establishing herself as a solo artist, on Tonight in Town

A profile of the band, following the release of their third album, London Calling

Building a bridge over their professional hiatus, Simon and Garfunkel were interviewed ahead of their reunion gig

Riverside looked at the heavy metal scene, and had an orange juice with Lemmy

The Boss explains his dissatisfaction with Darkness on the Edge of Town and his problem with music videos

Bono and The Edge contemplate life on the road and ponder why anyone would go to see their band

In a stark assessment of his talents, Bowie says he is not an original thinker