Classic Rock on Netflix
Last updated May 18, 2024
Classic Albums : Black Sabbath: Paranoid
2010 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis installment of the Classic Albums series tells the story behind one of heavy metal's greatest achievements: "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath. The four original members of Black Sabbath talk us through the making of the album.
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Classic Albums: The Band
1997 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsThis documentary examines the making of the Band's 1969 self-titled album, including interviews with band members, commentary from rockers Eric Clapton and George Harrison, and performances of hits such as "The Weight" and "I Shall Be Released."
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Classic Albums: Rush: 2112 & Moving Pictures
2010 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsThis installment in the Classic Albums series gives fans a double dose of Rush, examining two of the seminal prog-rock band's most important albums: "2112," their breakthrough effort, and "Moving Pictures," their best-selling record to date.
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Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
2003 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsA must for any Pink Floyd buff, this film chronicles the band's journey prior to the release of their classic album "The Dark Side of the Moon" in 1973. Discover how the band created the landmark recording and see interviews with band members Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright as they provide insight into the record-making process. Also includes single performances of certain tracks.
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Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThis film follows Rory Gallagher's life and career from his upbringing in Cork to his early days with a show band, the brief success of Taste and his legendary solo career leading up to his health problems and tragic death at the age of just 47.
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Classic Albums: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Damn the Torpedoes
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThis installment of the Classic Albums series goes into the studio with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to dissect the making of the band's landmark third album, "Damn the Torpedoes," which spawned hits like "Refugee" and "Don't Do Me Like That."
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Queen: Rock Montreal
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe only Queen concert ever filmed in its entirety, this 1981 performance from Montreal has been digitally restored and remixed. The DVD and Blu-ray versions also feature the band's legendary Live Aid performance, plus previously unreleased footage.
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Classic Albums: Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
1997 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsMusicianship, hard work and heartache all went into Fleetwood Mac's multiplatinum album "Rumours," a masterpiece spawned by personal dramas. This "Classic Albums" installment chronicles the the album's making as the band's relationships crumbled.
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Classic Albums: Deep Purple: Machine Head
2002 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFeaturing illuminating interviews, archival film, television clips and a track-by-track analysis, this retrospective revisits the creation of "Machine Head," Deep Purple's seven-song masterpiece released in 1972.
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Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsAs a drummer and vocalist for The Band, Levon Helm contributed to some of rock's most enduring classics. This eye-opening documentary examines what happened after the group dissolved, and the demons that haunted Helm until his solo comeback in 2007.
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ZZ Top: Live from Texas
2008 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsRock legends ZZ Top bring their trademark Southern guitar sounds and their famous hair home to Texas for this exciting performance, their first live concert film in nearly four decades as musical superstars.
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Classic Albums: Cream: Disraeli Gears
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis installment of the Classic Albums documentary series explores Cream's influential sophomore release, "Disraeli Gears," which delivered a whole new sound to hungry rock consumers of the 1960s.
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Tina Turner: One Last Time
2000 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe Queen of Rock 'n' Roll puts on a powerful performance at Wembley Stadium during her 2000 farewell tour. The show features the dynamic diva belting out some of her best-loved tunes, including "Proud Mary," "Private Dancer," and" "Simply the Best."
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Classic Albums: The Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty
1997 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis intimate documentary goes behind the scenes with one of the rock world's best-loved acts: the Grateful Dead. The film, produced after lead guitarist Jerry Garcia's untimely death, offers an engaging retrospective of the prolific band.
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Classic Albums: Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
2001 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSit down with Elton John, Bernie Taupin and others who were responsible for creating this memorable album. By blending styles and genres, John produced some of his most acclaimed songs, including "Bennie and the Jets" and "Candle in the Wind."
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Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1981 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsRecorded live at the Oakland Coliseum in 1981, this performance by the flamboyant funk group captures the hard-driving rhythms, soothing melodies, scintillating horns and special effects that have dazzled concertgoers around the world.
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The Doors: No One Here Gets Out Alive
1981 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis fascinating 1981 documentary lionizes the Lizard King as the remaining members of the Doors -- drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek -- discuss legendary front man Jim Morrison, who died in 1971.
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Paul Simon: Live from Philadelphia
1980 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsPhiladelphia's Tower Theater hosts this soulful 1980 Paul Simon concert. Backed by a band featuring several members of Stuff, Simon delivers solo favorites and some personal renditions of songs from his days with Art Garfunkel.
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The Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsJoin such acts as Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Bo Diddley and Bill Haley as they rock around the clock. Hear hits like "Blueberry Hills," "I Got Stripes," "All I Have to Do Is Dream" and "Great Balls of Fire."
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Lynyrd Skynyrd: Sweet Home Alabama
1996 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsLegendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd wowed fans in this June 1996 concert, filmed at Rockpalast's Lorely Festival. Johnny Van Zant appears as lead singer, replacing his late brother, Ronnie Van Zant, who died in a 1977 plane crash.
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Ike & Tina Turner: Live in '71
1971 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFilmed in Holland in 1971, this concert video captures the soulful rockers at the absolute peak of their storied and tumultuous career. Tracks include many of the duo's signature hits, including "Them Changes," "Sweet Inspiration" and many more.
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The Doors: Soundstage Performances
1969 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsCulled from three television appearances at the height of the Doors' career, this documentary includes 12 songs and interview footage of the band -- including Jim Morrison's interview shortly after the Miami concert at which he was arrested.
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Foreigner: Alive & Rockin'
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsTaking the stage at the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany, Mick Jones and Foreigner dazzle a sold-out Balingen crowd with inspired renditions of hits such as "Double Vision," "Urgent," "Juke Box Hero" and "Cold As Ice."
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Frank Zappa: Apostrophe (')/Over-Nite Sensation
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis compilation of interviews, performance clips and home movie footage sheds light on the creation of two Frank Zappa masterpieces from the early 1970s: "Over-Nite Sensation" and "Apostrophe (')."
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Classic Albums: Steely Dan: Aja
1999 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFeaturing illuminating interviews with band members, producer Gary Katz and others who contributed to Steely Dan's jazz-rock masterpiece "Aja," this edition of the VH1 series looks at the painstaking creation of the Grammy-winning platter.
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