1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Name: 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-05-21
Rating: 7.6

ENDED1 Season8 Episodes★ 7.6

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is a documentary series on Apple TV that premiered in 2021, ending after 1 season and 8 episodes.

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NetworkApple TV

First AiredMay 21, 2021

Last AiredMay 21, 2021

GenreDocumentary

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionMercury Studios, On the Corner Films, Cinetic Media

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.

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Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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E1What's Happening?

May 21, 202149m

As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

E2End of the Acid Dream

May 21, 202142m

Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

E3Changes

May 21, 202147m

New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

E4Our Time Is Now

May 21, 202145m

Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

E5The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

May 21, 202146m

America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

E6Exile

May 21, 202142m

Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

E7Respect

May 21, 202144m

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.

E8Starman

May 21, 202146m

With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

About 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is a documentary series on Apple TV. The show first aired on May 21, 2021 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything has ended. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 31 votes.