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This is the essential critical review of the music of the Electric Light Orchestra during the Roy Wood era. This unique independent film traces the development of the band from the tail-end of the Move era in the late sixties through to the creation of ELO’s legendary debut album and on to the birth of Wizzard.This film draws on rare performance footage of the original ELO, featuring the combined talents of Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Roy Wood, alongside the frank and incisive views of a team of leading critics and working musicians. This is the definitive retrospective of the birth of a legendary band, and is essential viewing for every ELO fan.Featuring highlights from 10538 Overture, Jeff’s Boogie #2, Queen of the Hours, Whisper in the Night and more.

This is the ultimate critical review of both Eric Clapton’s music, on film, on record and in concert. Drawing on rare film and television archive material, alongside interviews with a leading team of music critics, musicologists and working musicians, this penetrating critical analysis draws on archive footage from the early days in the Yardbirds and Cream in the sixties, through to his most important solo works.Featuring highlights from Sunshine of Your Love, White Room, I Feel Free, Crossroads, Layla, I Shot the Sheriff, It’s Too Late, Wonderful Tonight, Do What You Like and more.

The most influential band of the 1990’s or victims of heavy-handed hype from a ruthless record industry? Always controversial, whether as the adopted darlings of the ‘heroin-chic’ fashion press or simply by refusing to play the game; Nirvana never strayed far from the radar of popular culture.This film draws on performance footage from concerts and shows including the MTV Music Awards and Saturday Night Live alongside highlights ranging throughout the entire back catalogue. Also included are in-depth interviews with Kurt’s grandfather, Leland Cobain; Philip Luce, a childhood friend and neighbour; Dave Reed, parental guardian; Warren Mason his guitar teacher and many others, the causes to the worldwide effect that was Nirvana are finally laid bare.Featuring highlights from Smells Like Teen Spirit, About a Girl, Sliver, Polly, Heart Shaped Box, Rape Me, All Apologies and more.

This is the long awaited critical review of Judas Priest in concert, on record and on film. Drawing on rare footage of Judas Priest performing live this is the definitive retrospective of the career of one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the last thirty years.This independent film features a team of leading critics and musicologists in a penetrating journey from Judas Priest’s humble beginnings during the late 70s as one of the many midlands metal bands, through to the platinum album years and beyond. Hard-hitting and forthright, the critics pull no punches when it comes to discussing what worked in the music and why sometimes, it didn’t.Featuring highlights from You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’, Stealer, Breaking the Law, Metal Gods, Heavy Duty, Headin’ Out to the Highway, Turbo Lover and more.

Music Legends are proud to present Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers performing live.Track List: 1. Free Fallin’ (Lynne/Petty) 2. Straight Into Darkness (Petty) 3. Refugee (Petty/Campbell) 4. Even The Losers (Petty) 5. Spike (Petty) 6. Everybody Must Get Stoned (Dylan) 7. Border Line (Cooder/Dickenson/Hiatt)

This is the definitive independent review of Eagles on film, on record and in concert. Featuring a team of leading music critics and working musicians, led by the veteran broadcaster Bob Harris, this penetrating critical analysis draws on rare archive footage of Eagles live in concert.

Despite a history scattered with scandal, Fleetwood Mac have sold over 100 million albums worldwide in their forty-year history. The controversy began with an in-depth interview with guitarist Bob Weston, the catalyst that almost broke the band after his high profile affair with Mick Fleetwood’s wife, Jenny Boyd. Bob Brunning, bass player and a founder member of Fleetwood Mac adds invaluable brushstrokes to the overall portrait of this iconic band. 

This critical analysis draws on rare archive footage from the early days in the eighties, through to the massive success of Slippery When Wet and beyond. With footage including live appearances by Bon Jovi, taken from television and film archives around the world. Featuring interviews with leading authors, musicians and musicologists and Bon Jovi insiders who give their opinion on how and why Bon Jovi have become one of the biggest bands on the planet.

This is the  critical review of the album that set Green Day on the road to superstardom. For the first time Larry Livermore, the man who discovered Green Day and nurtured the band to the verge of its commercial breakthrough, speaks about life inside the world of Green Day, and his early experiences with the band when they were known as Sweet Children.

This unique videobiography is an essential purchase for all lovers of truly classic rock music. With powerful concert performances by the band as its backdrop, standout tracks from the key albums are analysed by a team of respected record industry figures; these include legendary ex-Melody Maker rock critic Chris Welch – a favourite of the group – and producer Rob Corich.We also hear from writer Mick Wall, who travelled with the band aboard the infamous Starship and spent many hours with Jimmy Page, and Led Zeppelin's not-to-be-messed- with manager Peter Grant.

Music Legends is proud to present the ultimate New Year's Party! The Grateful Dead broadcasting live from New Year's Eve 1987 into New Year’s Day 1988.

This is the ultimate critical review of the music of Rush on record, on film and on stage. Drawing on rare archive footage and an in depth interview with Alex Lifeson, a leading team of music critics and working musicians revisit and review every Rush album from 1974 through to 1981.Part 2 – Hemispheres to Exit Stage Left

Music Legends is proud to present the ultimate New Year's Party! The Grateful Dead broadcasting live from New Year's Eve 1987 into New Year’s Day 1988.

This is the ultimate critical review of the music of Rush on record, on film and on stage. Drawing on rare archive footage and an in depth interview with Alex Lifeson, a leading team of music critics and working musicians revisit and review every Rush album from 1974 through to 1981.Part 1 – 'Rush' to 'A Farewell to Kings'

Slade Alive! was the first live album to crash into the British charts at the No. 1 spot. It was this mighty recording that proved to the world that Slade were not just a singles band.  This is the independent  guide to the album that rocked the world drawing on rare performances featuring performances from TV archives around the world and the views of the band in 1972, contrasted the reflections of critics. 

This is the critical review of Marc Bolan and T. rex from the heady days of Ride a White Swan to major success in the United States with Get It On. Drawing on extensive rare archive footage of T. Rex we discover the power of the band on stage from surviving footage of amazing concert performances.  The latest edition of Music Legends Magazine is available in WHSmiths and Tescos stores or free to view online at: mlmag.uk/issuesAt Music Legends we break the mould of traditional music magazines by offering interactive video footage. This content is designed to complement and expand upon the key articles in the magazine using exclusive footage and interviews that we hope you will love. Please feel free to browse the available video content here on our YouTube channel and subscribe today to make sure you never miss an episode. Thanks for watching! – The Music Legends Team.

This penetrating film review draws on extensive interviews with Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon and John Entwistle to produce the most frank and candid inside appraisal of the music of The Who ever produced, exploring why the music worked and occasionally, why it didn't. Here at Music Legends Magazine we break the mould of traditional music magazines by offering a fantastic suite of free video podcasts. This content is designed to complement and expand upon the key articles in the magazine using exclusive footage and interviews that we hope you will love. Please feel free to browse the available podcasts here on PodBean, or simply scan the QR code at the bottom of articles to take you straight to the relevant page.  Thanks for watching! – The Music Legends Team. 

This unique videobiography is an essential purchase for all lovers of truly classic rock music. With powerful concert performances by the band as its backdrop, standout tracks from the key albums are analysed by a team of respected record industry figures; these include legendary ex-Melody Maker rock critic Chris Welch – a favourite of the group – and producer Rob Corich.We also hear from writer Mick Wall, who travelled with the band aboard the infamous Starship and spent many hours with Jimmy Page, and Led Zeppelin's not-to-be-messed- with manager Peter Grant.

Bon Jovi's third album Slippery When Wet shot the band to superstardom around the world with hits such as You Give Love A Bad Name, Livin' On A Prayer and Wanted Dead or Alive. Drawing on extensive footage of Bon Jovi in performance this powerful and penetrating film features the impartial and forthright views of a leading team of critics and working musicians. 

This is the ultimate film review of the career of Deep Purple from the inside in the words of those who really matter; the band themselves. Featuring candid reflections then and now from Nick Simper, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes and one of the very last interviews by the late Tommy Bolin to produce the definitive re-appraisal of the music of Deep Purple as seen through the eyes of the musicians. This unique independent film draws on extensive rare footage of Deep Purple in performance from 1968 to 1974 including performances of Hush, Child In Time, Highway Star, Burn, Space Truckin’, Stormbringer and more.

Featuring extensive rare Beach Boys footage from television and film archives around the world coupled with archive interviews with Brian Wilson and the late Carl Wilson, this remarkable film also draws on the reflections of a leading team of music critics and musicologists to produce a comprehensive independent review of The Beach Boys phenomenon.

This is Emerson Lake and Palmer captured at the very beginning of a legendary career. Filmed at the time when the band had only just recorded their ground breaking first album ELP had to use all of their huge individual creative talents to create a full show. That’s what makes this film so special. Extensive improvisation virtuoso playing by Keith Emerson, inventive percussion from Carl Palmer and a bravura performance at the mike by the young Greg Lake make this an essential addition to the collection of any fan of the progressive rock era.Featuring: • Barbarian • Rondo / Bach Improvisations • Drum Solo • Nut Rocker • Take A Pebble • Knife Edge

Frank Zappa was an idiosyncratic composer, unique musician and ground-breaking film director. His restless, challenging, creative spirit meant that he never stood still during a career that bought huge critical and commercial success – Zappa sold more than 60 million albums both as a solo artist and with the Mothers of Invention. The life and work of Frank Zappa are examined in this superb critical review, which features  in-depth interviews with industry insiders, rock journalists and respected critics plus highlights from the songs that re-drew the face of rock music.

With Freebird and Sweet Home Alabama they bequeathed to America two everlasting rock anthems before the tragic plane crash in October 1977 that claimed the lives of three of the group, including singer/songwriter Ronnie van Zant.This in depth critical review explores the like and work of an iconic American rock band.With the band’s best known and most loved songs as its backdrop, it features fascinating new interviews with a team of respected critics, journalists and musicians, who take the viewer to the heart of the Lynyrd Skynyrd story.

Music Legends magazine is proud to present Pat Benatar live in concert. Featuring all the classic hits from this amazing Grammy award winning performer. 

With the best of the on stage footage from the last thirty years, we serve up a rare archive interview with Jagger and Brian Jones, plus the cream of the critics. These include one-time musician and prolific pop historian Alan Clayson, who wrote both The Origin of the Species and The Unauthorised Biographies on the Stones and is a leading authority on the band, broadcasting veteran John Cavanagh of Soundwave fame, and legendary broadcaster and music journalist Bob Harris who, with over thirty-five years in the industry, has truly seen it all!

This powerful independent retrospective draws on powerful footage of Paul in performance with the Beatles and in his solo career, which is reviewed and reassessed by those who knew and worked with him. We also hear the sometimes contradictory views of Paul himself. Essential viewing for McCartney fans everywhere.

Drawing on rare film and television archive material, this independent and highly authoritative review revisits every single Cream album and critically reassesses the work of this legendary band from the glorious debut album right through to the demise of the band.A leading team of music critics, musicologists and working musicians consider vintage performances by Cream and trace the secrets of the band’s success. This hard hitting powerful film makes no concessions to labels, artists or management and pulls no punches when it comes to deciding what made the music work and, sometimes, why it didn’t. Featured tracks include Sunshine Of Your love, Politician, White Room, I Feel Free and more...

Since their conception, The Moody Blues have sold over 55 million records. This is the unheard story of one of the most successful progressive rock bands in history.Experience the very best of the Moodies music right back to the genius of the 1964 classic album Days Of Future Passed. We take you inside the workings of some of the most adventurous recordings to date with the unparalleled insights of the men who worked with the band. These include Derek Varnals, the engineer who mixed all but one of the ‘Classic Seven’ Moody albums, Tony Clarke, producer of the Moody Blues between 1966-79 (as well as so many other bands) who takes us back in time through the money and the madness, and Keith Altham, who was possibly the world’s most successful independent rock agent - this man is unafraid to tell the whole truth and nothing but!

'I’d like to be in a Beatles covers band one day. Some might say that we already are.' – Noel GallagherThis is the definitive independent film review of Oasis on film, on record and in concert. This documentary features a wealth of rare archive film of Oasis on stage and in performance, plus in-depth interviews with a leading team of music critics and contemporaries. The penetrating critical analysis draws on archive footage of the Gallagher brothers in their prime, showcasing the energy and attitude that brought a flagging British music scene back to life. Oasis remain one of the most influential of contemporary rock groups to this day, and here their lives and career are put under the microscope.

Covering their ascent to superstardom, this film documents the band from their acclaimed debut album Shades of Deep Purple through to the mighty Machine Head. In the company of bassist Nick Simper and the very best critics in the industry, this is as close as you’re going to get to being there.Featuring highlights from: • Hush • Hallelujah (I Am The Preacher) • Second Movement: Andante • Speed King • Mandrake Root/Improvisation • ChildInTime • Black Night • NoNoNo • The Mule • Smoke On The Water • Highway Star 

All of the essential tracks from an amazing band were unleashed on Live and Dangerous – a blistering razor sharp celebration of hard rock that has been rightly hailed as a rock masterpiece. This is the independent critical review featuring interviews with Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Philomena Lynott and stunning performances by the band. 

American Idiot is the Grammy award-winning album that cemented the superstar status of Green Day and transformed the group into global superstars capable of filling the biggest stadiums on earth.Featuring concert footage and the reflections of the band alongside the views of a leading team of music critics and studio insiders, this is the independent critical review of the album that rocked the world... the how and why of American Idiot and how it works its magic.FEATURED TRACKSAmerican Idiot, Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, Holiday, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Jesus Of Suburbia and more...

This is the definitive review of the career and work of Aerosmith – a band that can truly say that it's seen and done it all. In selling 140 million albums, they became the biggest selling US hard rock act of all time. Now, we can hear the story of the band's rise to fame told by some the people closest to them, including Geoff Barton, official tour journalist, who recalls some of the more spectacular moments during Aerosmith's infamous tours. There are also outstanding contributions from Malcolm Dome of Metal Hammer and UK based station Total Rock Radio, Steve Beebee of Kerrang! magazine and Ian Fortnam of Classic Rock magazine, who cast their expert eyes over the band's back catalogue to analyse and highlight the qualities that have won Aerosmith a special place in the hearts of rock lovers worldwide.

They’re the sires of speed metal, the god fathers of thrash - since their major label debut album ‘Overkill’ 30 years ago, Motörhead have proved to be amongst the hardest, fastest and most enduring forces in modern rock music. This film is the white-knuckle critical review of the band’s amazing rise to power from the very beginning, through their glory years and up to the departure of legendary axe-man “Fast” Eddie Clarke. Hear the candid revelations of Gerry Bron of Bronze Records, as he recounts the dubious pleasures of dealing with the most notorious band of the decade. Guitarist Brian “Robbo” Robertson speaks about his time in Motörhead alongside Wurzel, guitarist from the original ‘dual guitar’ 4 piece line-up from ‘No Remorse’ to ‘Sacrifice’.

This is the ultimate review of the music of Genesis on record, on film and in performance. Drawing on concert films, and penetrating interviews with the band and the critics, this is the definitive review of the Genesis phenomenon. Featuring extensive archive film, with performance footage from Dallas, London and Liverpool, the key Genesis works from the halcyon days with Peter Gabriel through to the massive commercial successes from the Phil Collins era are re-visited and critically assessed.

Join the kings of pub-rock captured at full throttle as they charge through their R ‘n’ B classics.FEATURING1 As Long as the Price is Right (L. Wallace p Street Music) 2 Back in the Night (Johnson p EMI Music)3 Roxette (Johnson p EMI Music)4 Homework (A. Perkins/D. Clark p MCA Music)5 Baby Jane (Simmons/Reed/Bishop/Wilson/Nesbitt p Chappel)6 She’s a Wind Up (Sparkes/Brilleaux/Mayo/Martin p EMI / Plange nt Vision)7 Quit While You’re Behind (Birch/Mitchell p Stiff / Plange nt Vision)8 Milk and Alcohol (Lowe/Mayo p Metric Music / Rock Music)9 Mad Man Blues (John Lee Hooker p Tristran Music)10 See Ya Later Alligator (Guidry p Box & Cox)11 Down at the Doctors (Jupp p Rondor Music)12 Route 66 (B. Troupe p Chappell Music)13 Going Back Home (Green/Johnson p EMI / Winterfold Music) 14 Medley (Boney Moroney / Tequila / Boney Moroney / Great Balls of Fire) (L. Williams p ATV Music / Rio p MCA Music / L. Williams pATV Music / Jack Hammer & Otis Blackwell p Carlin Music)

Drawing on rare footage of Sabbath in performance from 1971, right through to the last shows of the Martin era, this powerful and film features exclusive reflections from inside the Sabbath camp by Tony Iommi, Neil Murrary, Ozzy Osbourne, Glenn Hughes, Geezer Butler and Bobby Rondinelli.

This unique film draws on rare footage of Bowie and the Spiders performing live on stage, and goes behind the scenes to discover the influences that shaped the early years of Bowie's recording career. Former Spiders Trevor Bolder and Woody Woodmansey tell the inside story of what it was like to be a part of Bowie's band during the seventies, creating and performing some of the greatest pop music ever written.

This authoritative and detailed case study is a major critical re-assessment of Springsteen's extraordinary catalogue of work. Drawing on superb performances taken from film and television archives around the world, this unique documentary features penetrating insights into Springsteen and his music by a specially assembled team of respected journalists, authors, commentators and industry insiders. These include Alexander Milas of Kerrang! magazine, Bob Makin, entertainment editor of New Jersey’s Courier News, Phil Sutcliffe of Mojo magazine and Tony Fletcher, author of Walk On The Wild Side.

This is Focus captured at their very peak of form, giving you a combination of material compiled from classic TV appearances recorded between 1971–1976, which include the top 20 UK hits Hocus Pocus and Sylvia.Track list: 1. Hocus Pocus, 2. House of the King, 3. Focus I, 4. Hamburger Concerto, 5. Cathedral de Strasbourg, 6. Sneezing Bull, 7. Angel Wings, 8. Anonymous II, 9. Eruption, 10. Focus II, 11. Sylvia

This definitive overview of the band and their music provides an unrivalled insight into the world of the Beach Boys. With powerful live performance footage as its backdrop – including Fun Fun Fun, I Get Around and Good Vibrations - the programmes also features fascinating archive interviews with Brian Wilson and his late brother Carl. In addition, a team of eminent musicologists and respected rock critics are on hand to unravel the secrets of the Beach Boys phenomenon; these include influential drummer Rod Gretsinger and producer/guitarist Les Davidson.Featuring highlights from: Surfin ‘USA, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, Do it again, California Girls and more...

This programme features founder member Simon Kirke and a team of distinguished critics –including biographer Steven Rosen – as they revisit and re-assess the work of this classic era of Bad Company. This was the group’s seventies heyday when the original line up of Rodgers/ Kirke/ Burrell/ Ralphs rose to worldwide superstardom with a string of amazing albums including Bad Company, Straight Shooter and Run with The Pack. Featuring Can’t Get Enough, Bad Company, Good Lovin’ Gone Bad, Feel like Makin’ Love and many more...  

Released in 1979, the Grammy Award-winning Regatta de Blanc was the album that confirmed The Police as a major rock act around the world. It gave the band two memorable, best-selling hit singles – Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon. This unique critical review features superb performance footage from their sensational 1980 Rockpalast-Nacht show in Germany and interviews with original guitarist Henry Padovani.

Drawing on rare live performance footage along with the reflections of founder member Simon Kirke, and a team of distinguished critics including biographer Steven Rosen, this DVD reviews the era which propelled Bad Company to world-wide stardom. This film critique follows the highs and lows of Bad Company’s career through their three classic albums from the seventies, Bad Company, Straight Shooter and Run With the Pack.

Drawing on live television footage of Elton in performance, this is the definitive retrospective assessment of the career of one of the most dearly loved solo artists of the last thirty years. Featuring a team of leading critics and musicologists in a penetrating journey into the heart of the music that has sold over 250 million albums worldwide. 

See Rick live in this fantastic set with the best from Rick Wakeman – Live in Concert. This performance features Yes's ex-keyboardist along with his new bandmates David Paton, Ashleigh Howe and Tony Fernandez of the English Rock Ensemble. The complex rhythms as well as the constant musical changes during his time with Yes can be seen and heard in the form of several piano solos. These well-known pieces are given a completely new character and show the differences betweenthe performance with an electric band and a keyboard.

This in-depth DVD review of David Gilmour’s career features comment and critical analysis by a team of leading rock journalists including legendary broadcaster Bob Harris and veteran rock writer Hugh Fielder. There are also interviews with those involved with Gilmour’s career including producer Norman Smith; and there are fascinating archive interviews with Gilmour himself, plus the thoughts of Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright.

The Ramones broke all the rules when they released their classic debut album. Here we examine the making of Ramones, and the impact the record has made on the modern rock scene.The latest edition of Music Legends Magazine is available in WHSmiths and Tescos stores or free to view online at: mlmag.uk/issuetwoAt Music Legends we break the mould of traditional music magazines by offering interactive video footage. This content is designed to complement and expand upon the key articles in the magazine using exclusive footage and interviews that we hope you will love. Thanks for watching! – The Music Legends Team.

Black Sabbath is one of the most famous names in rock history and a host of famous musicians have appeared in the ranks of the band. How much the revolving door policy affected the creation and performance of the music will probably never be known; but you could always ask the band… This unique film draws on rare archive footage of Black Sabbath on stage alongside the candid reflections of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ronnie James Dio, Neil Murray, Bobby Rondinelli and Glenn Hughes stripping away the rumours and half truths and produce the ultimate critical review of Black Sabbath drawn exclusively from the band’s own words to the media, then and now.