I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band! (2010)

Genre

documentary film

Country

United Kingdom

Length

1 season, 6 episodes

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary series explores the history of rock music by looking at the roles of different band members like singers and guitarists. It ends with experts and a public vote picking the greatest rock bands and an ultimate fantasy band.

celebratorynostalgicinformativelivelyfunupbeatcasualfan-focused

What happens

I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band! is a documentary television series broadcast on BBC Two, narrated by Mark Radcliffe and first broadcast from 1 May to 5 June 2010. The series charts the history of rock music, with the first five episodes focusing on different members of a typical band, such as the singer or the guitarist. The final episode is special live episode, featuring "industry experts discuss their favourite musicians before creating the ultimate fantasy band." This will also feature the result of a public vote, which will ask viewers who they think are the greatest rock bands and band members. At the end of the series, Led Zeppelin were named the best ever band, while the make-up of the Ultimate Fantasy Band was announced as Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, John Bonham and Flea. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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