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The Birth of Rock - Blues-based Rock (1963 - 1970)
Keith Richards, Robert Plant and Roger Daltrey on the essence of the Blues.
Duration: 4 mins
Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on the band that was the launch pad for some of rock's best-known axemen
Duration: 4 mins
Recollections of the infamous moment when Bob plugged in.
Duration: 3 mins
Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce on the messy implosion of the first super-group.
Duration: 50 mins
Roger Daltrey on the creation of The Who's first rock opera.
Duration: 3 mins
White Light, White Heat Art Rock (1966 - 1980)
David Gilmour and Roger Waters remember the creation of one of Pink Floyd's most iconic tracks.
Duration: 2 min 30 sec
Pink Floyd tell the story of when, after a seven year absence, Syd appeared at Abbey Road studios.
Duration: 3 mins
Roxy Music remember the creation of a classic track from their first album.
Duration: 5 min 30 secs
Pete Jenner, Barry Miles and Charles Shaar Murray on the institutions that were the training ground for many of rock's great artists.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
The eccentric mime artist remembers working with David Bowie.
Duration: 4 min 30 secs
Blank Generation Punk (1973 - 1980)
David Byrne recalls the early days of Talking Heads.
Duration: 5 min 30 secs
Patti Smith, Debbie Harry and Tommy Ramone on the birthplace of New York's punk scene.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
Glen Matlock and John Lydon recall writing one of the most memorable punk anthems.
Duration: 4 min 30 secs
A brief history of the proto-punk band.
Duration: 4 min 30 secs
The Damned tell the story of the first British punk single.
Duration: 2 mins
Never Say Die Heavy Metal (1970 - 1991)
Black Sabbath reminisce about their hedonistic time in Los Angeles.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
Members of Judas Priest recall the recording of the classic track.
Duration: 2 min 30 secs
Musicians and pundits mull over the impact of Grunge on Metal in the early 90's.
Duration: 3 mins
Deep Purple reveal the straight-forward writing process for their most enduring hit.
Duration: 3 mins
Members of Iron Maiden on the making of a classic.
Duration: 2 min 30 secs
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich tell tales of touring with Ozzy Osbourne on the Master Of Puppets tour.
Duration: 2 min 30 secs
We Are The Champions Stadium Rock (1965 - 1993)
Members of the E Street Band remember playing live with Bruce Springsteen.
Duration: 3 mins
Stuart Copeland and Andy Summers on the early days of The Police and the release of their first hit single, Roxanne.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
The glam-rockers talk about their visit to Cadillac, Michigan where the entire town painted their faces.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
Mark Knopfler gives an insight into writing the classic, Sultans of Swing.
Duration: 3 mins
Designer Zandra Rhodes on creating the stage outfits that help define Freddie Mercury's stage look.
Duration: 3 mins
Left Of The Dial Alternative Rock (1980 - 1994)
Michael Stipe and Mike Mills remember their first meeting and R.E.M.'s early days.
Duration: 4 mins
R.E.M. - Secrets of the Studio
Producer Scott Litt and Mike Mills give an insight into the recording process of R.E.M. classics.
Duration: 4 mins
Henry Rollins reminisces about his hedonistic days as Black Flag's frontman.
Duration: 5 min 30 secs
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic remember the early days and talk intimately about their relationship with Kurt Cobain.
Duration: 5 min 30 secs
Frank Black and Kim Deal on the rise and fall and rise again of the ultimate quiet-loud band.
Duration: 7 mins
Frank Black reveals his love of Ray Davis and Kim Deal shows us what inspired her bass line to The Pixies' love song.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
What The World Is Waiting For Indie (1980 - 2007)
Johnny Marr talks intimately about working with Morrissey.
Duration: 4 mins
Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler on the early days of the band.
Duration: 3 mins
Mani, Noel Gallagher and photographer Ian Tilton on The Stone Rose's legendary gig.
Duration: 3 min 30 secs
Noel Gallagher and Bonehead reflect on the bloated extravagance of Oasis' third LP.
Duration: 4 min 30 secs
Pundits and bands alike try and sum up that what exactly indie means today.
Duration: 3 mins
