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Birth of Rock
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Prog-rock legend and inventor of world music Brian Pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last half-century of rock music. In part one, Pern investigates rock's prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
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The Origins of Rock
Duration: 01:23
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Brian Pern | Simon Day |
| Various | Rhys Thomas |
| Pat Quid | Paul Whitehouse |
| Tony Pebble | Nigel Havers |
| Ray Baker Thomas | Matt Lucas |
| John Farrow | Michael Kitchen |
| Toddy Chunks Burnett | Winston Garvey |
| Mulligan | Vic Reeves |
| O'Hare | Bob Mortimer |
| John | David Cummings |
| Michael Banks | Philip Pope |
| Mickey Murray | Michael Smiley |
| Captain Cupnutz | Tony Way |
| Writer | Simon Day |
| Writer | Rhys Thomas |
| Director | Rhys Thomas |
| Producer | Rhys Thomas |
| Executive Producer | Saurabh Kakkar |
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Music videos from Brian Pern and Thotch
Including Black Christmas, The Day of the Triffids, and Land of the Crab.
