1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

  • 2021
  • 1 Seasons
  • 8 Episodes
  •  7.667  (27)
  •   Ended

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Seasons
Starman
8. Starman
May 21, 2021
With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.
Respect
7. Respect
May 21, 2021
James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.
Exile
6. Exile
May 21, 2021
Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
5. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
May 21, 2021
America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
Our Time Is Now
4. Our Time Is Now
May 21, 2021
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
Changes
3. Changes
May 21, 2021
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
End of the Acid Dream
2. End of the Acid Dream
May 21, 2021
Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
What's Happening?
1. What's Happening?
May 21, 2021
As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
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In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
  • Premiere Date
    May 21, 2021
  • Rating
    7.667  (27)