With footage of Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, Tony Palmer's epic series reveals New Orleans may have pinched the limelight when it comes to the origins of jazz.

Unquestionably American, pop music has a profound debt to blues. This episode explores the tumultuous history of blues from its New Orleans origins to its current state.

Tony Palmer's epic series traces the music industry back to its beginnings in pubs and taverns, with footage of Judy Garland and Mae West.

Tony Palmer's series studies Tin Pan Alley, the publishers and songwriters who turned music into big business by making records to order.

Featuring a script by Stephen Sondheim, Tony Palmer's landmark series discovers how operetta, burlesque and vaudeville gave birth to the musical.

Tony Palmer's 70s music show examines the history and impact of swing. With intriguing thoughts from Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Benny Goodman.

The raw honesty and danceable beats of rhythm and blues drew executives by the flock. During segregation in America, this form has a fascinating and intensely influential relationship with white American pop culture.

Maligned by the rock and pop industries, country music nonetheless command a place in the history of popular music. From the settlement of the west to the powerhouse of Nashville, this episode explores its deep and compelling history.

Youth and rebellion are inextricably linked to rock music of the 60s. More than a aesthetic, its music has a strong influence over culture and politics. In this powerful episode, Tony Palmer explores the role of music as protest, and propaganda.

With a wide array of influences, rock and roll often evades definition. It's influence however, cannot be denied, sparking fiery debate from its inception. Featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, and Elvis Presley.

No musical group has had as profound an impact on pop music as The Beatles. Tony Palmer's groundbreaking documentary gives us an intimate look at one of the most influential groups in musical history.

Tony Palmer takes us through the riots, the power, the inspiration, and the chaos of The Rolling Stones era music and the infamous San Francisco concert at the Fillmore.

David Bowie, Kiss, Elton John - with these musical giants came a transformation of rock and roll. Slick costumes, garish theatricality, and extensively produced sounds contrast the raw sounds that had previously dominated the airwaves. Is glitter rock a sign of the death of rock and roll?

Tony Palmer's epic series concludes by looking at the role of spirituality and religion in pop music and why many artists fled the big stage for a quieter life.

See Raw footage from the 2000 induction ceremony of AC/DC into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement, primp for the public and news cameras and give a press conference. Season 1. Episode 2.

See Raw footage from the 2004 induction ceremony of The Cure into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well behind the scenes and a candid interview with Robert Smith. Season 1. Episode 3.

Season 1. Episode 8. See Raw footage from the 1995 induction ceremony of Ace Frehley into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the Ace as he put’s his hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as a dedication to late KISS Drummer Eric Carr who’s parents are awarded a plaque commemorating Eric’s inclusion into the RockWalk at a previous KISS ceremony in 1993.

See Raw footage from the 2004 induction ceremony of Queen into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. This was one of the rare inductions that took place off site and in Las Vegas at the premiere of “We Will Rock You” See footage of Brian May and Roger Taylor put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as candid Interviews with Glenn Hughes and Kevin DuBrow as well as performances with the cast and Queen and special guests. Season 2. Episode 4.

See Raw footage from the 2002 induction ceremony of RUN DMC into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See all the stars from the Hip Hop Community that show up t honor Run DMC. See Run DMC and Jam Master Jay put their hands in cement and give a very candid interview. Season 2. Episode 5.

See Raw footage from the 1996 induction ceremony of George Clinton and his band the P Funk into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of George and the band put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as a candid Interview with George Clinton. Season 1. Episode 11.

See Raw footage from the 2004 induction ceremony of The Comets into Hollywood’s Rockwalk al=ong with Bill Haley, located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well behind the scenes and candid interviews with surviving members of the comets. Season 1. Episode 4.

See Raw footage from the 1989 induction ceremony of Bo Diddley and Blues Legend Willie Dixon into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the Bo and Willie put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as candid Interviews with Bo and Willie and a jam session.

See Raw footage from the 1995 induction ceremony of Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughan into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the Bonnie, Buddy and Dale put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as a dedication to late Stevie Ray Vaughan who’s brother Jimmy Vaughan was awarded a plaque commemorating Stevie’s inclusion into the RockWalk. Candid Interviews with: Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Dick Dale and Jimmy Vaughan. Season 1. Episode 9.

See Raw footage from the 1998 induction ceremony of Cheap Trick into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well behind the scenes and candid interviews with Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson. Season 1. Episode 5.

See Raw footage from the 2005 induction ceremony of Iron Maiden into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of this adored band put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as candid Interviews with the band. Season 2. Episode 3.

See Raw footage from the 2003 induction ceremony of Daryl Hall and John Oates into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the Duo put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as interviews with Fans and a candid Interview with Daryl and John.

See Raw footage from the 2000 induction ceremony of Def Leppard into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well behind the scenes and a candid interview with Joe Elliot.

See Raw footage from the 2000 induction ceremony of Earth, Wind & Fire into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well behind the scenes and candid interviews with all four band members. Season 1. Episode 7.

See Raw footage from the 2003 induction ceremony of Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul and KORG founder Tsutomu Katoh into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the music innovators put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as candid Interview with each of them. Season 2. Episode 1.

See Raw footage from the 2003 induction ceremony of Holland Dozier Holland into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. Watch at this amazing songwriting team who have penned and produced over 200 songs that still play every day on the radio and streaming. Also Holland Dozier Holland give a great interview of their history. Season 2. Episode 8.

See Raw footage from the 1997 induction ceremony of Motley Crue into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the band as they put their hands in cement, primp for the public and news cameras as well as candid interviews with Mick Mars, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil.

See Raw footage from the 2003 induction ceremony of Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker and Simon Kirke into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. See footage of the music innovators put their hands in cement for the public and news cameras as well as candid Interviews with Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce and Gary Brooker.

See Raw footage from the 2001 induction ceremony of Steve Miller into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. Watch as he puts his hands in cement for the news crews and the public and gives a candid interview. Season 2. Episode 7.

See Raw footage from the 2001 induction ceremony of The Black Crowes into Hollywood’s Rockwalk located at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. Watch as the band put their hands in cement for the news crews and the public and give candid interviews. Season 2. Episode 6.