Rock Legends

The stories of some of the biggest names in rock music history, from the beginning of their career to the height of their success.
ZZ Top
S10 E2

ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Groves, Texas; since 1970, the band consists of bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill, guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, and drummer Frank Beard.

Glen Campbell
S10 E3

Country music legend Glen Campbell's hits include "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Wichita Lineman" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix."

Journey
S10 E5

American rock band Journey forms in San Francisco in 1973, composed of former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch; the band goes through several phases, with its strongest commercial success occurring between 1978 and 1987.

Smokey Robinson
S10 E9

Born in Detroit in 1940, Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordy in the founding of Motown; a prolific songwriter, he is credited with 4,000 songs and 37 Top 40 hits, including "The Tears of a Clown" and "The Tracks of My Tears."

Foreigner
S10 E10

English-American rock band Foreigner forms in New York City in 1976 by veteran English musician and ex-Spooky Tooth member Mick Jones, fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald, and American vocalist Lou Gramm.

Pat Benatar
S10 E11

Born in 1953 in Brooklyn, N.Y., singer Pat Benatar works the club scene and finds her guitarist and future husband Neil Giraldo.

Little Richard
S10 E12

Known for his flamboyant performances, Little Richard's hit songs from the mid-1950s were defining moments in the development of rock 'n' roll.

Primal Scream
S8 E14

The history of the Scottish rock band formed in 1982 in Glasgow, the changes to their sound and the various band members.

Simple Minds
S8 E15

A look back at Scottish rock band Simple Minds; they rose to international stardom in the 1980s with their hit song "Don't You (Forget About Me)."

Cher
S4 E7

Cher is an iconic figure of music, film and TV with a career spanning over 50 years.

Black Sabbath
S3 E2

Fronted by the extroverted Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath is an influential pioneer of the heavy metal genre; they formed in 1960s Birmingham and enjoy commercial success with their self-titled debut album and "Paranoid."

Iron Maiden
S3 E6

Iron Maiden, the giants of the metal scene.