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Elvis Presley – Elvis Presley
October 08, 2020
Learn the story behind the making of the King’s first album for RCA Records in 1956 and his meteoric rise to superstardom. Sun Records founder Sam Phillips recounts those groundbreaking days when he auditioned, produced and befriended Elvis. Scotty Moore (guitar) and D.J. Fontana (drums) tell how they helped “EP” record his album in Nashville and New York, aiming for “feel, not perfection.”
Full Episodes
Queen – A Night At The Opera
October 8, 2020
Explore the story behind the album that made the band a global rock phenomenon in 1975.
Rush – 2112 & Moving Pictures
October 8, 2020
Explore albums from two musical phases by the band that invented Progressive Heavy Rock.
Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
October 8, 2020
Explore the making of this 1973 album with rare archival and performance footage.
The Band - The Band
October 8, 2020
Dive into The Bands second album, with its musical and lyrical take on America.
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon
October 8, 2020
Listen as members of the band tell the story behind one of the greatest albums ever made.
Grateful Dead – From Anthem To Beauty
October 8, 2020
Explore the evolution of the Grateful Dead from Anthem of the Sun to American Beauty.
John Lennon – Plastic Ono Band
October 8, 2020
Explore the making of Lennons first post-Beatles album, regarded as one of his finest.
Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
October 8, 2020
Learn the definitive story of Rumours, one of the most successful rock albums of all time....
The Who – Who’s Next
October 8, 2020
Learn how an abandoned multimedia project became one of the greatest albums of all time.
Carly Simon - No Secrets
October 8, 2020
Carly Simon and key collaborators reveal the creative process behind the 1972 album.
Clips and Previews
John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band Preview
October 8, 2020
Explore the making of Lennons first post-Beatles album.
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