About this series
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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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
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Quick facts
First Aired
2021
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
29
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
Apple TV
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
What's Happening?
As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
S01E02
End of the Acid Dream
Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
S01E03
Changes
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
S01E04
Our Time Is Now
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
S01E05
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
S01E06
Exile
Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
S01E07
Respect
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.
S01E08
Starman
With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.
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Questions about 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
How many seasons does 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything have?
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything has 1 season and 8 episodes total.
What genre is 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything?
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is a Documentary series.
What is the TMDB rating for 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything?
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 29 votes.
