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The Life of Rock with Brian Pern Season 1 Episodes

  • 2014-2016
  • 3 Seasons
  • Comedy
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Brian Pern is one of the most respected musicians of his generation. He first gained fame as the lead singer of the progressive rock group Thotch before launching a critically acclaimed solo career in which he managed to invent world music and became the first musician to use plasticine in videos. In this series, Brian takes a look back at the history of rock in his own unique style and invites the cameras into his own recording studios to show the public how he has managed to stay relevant in an ever-changing music industry.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

3 Episodes 2014 - 2014

Episode 1

Birth of Rock

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Episode 2

Middle Age of Rock

26 mins

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting (himself included), charity singles and protest songs. Noel Edmonds reveals for the first time how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins on his way to Live Aid in Philadelphia.

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Episode 3

Death of Rock

28 mins

Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close. With cameos from John Humphrys and the one and only Peter Gabriel.

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