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Rockschool

Rock music's building blocks and eclectic styles.

Herbie Hancock embarks on a musical journey, combining his jazz expertise with rock's fundamental elements, accompanied by reggae, punk, and heavy metal artists.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Equipment

1. Equipment

Aired: Nov 1, 1983

The next episode highlights the art of music-making, taking viewers inside th...

Episode 2 Tuning

2. Tuning

Aired: Nov 8, 1983

In the next episode, four legendary musicians - John Entwistle, Bootsy Collin...

Episode 3 Basic Technique

3. Basic Technique

Aired: Nov 15, 1983

The next episode focuses on the art of drumming, showcasing essential skills ...

Episode 4 Blues

4. Blues

Aired: Nov 22, 1983

Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King and country music icon Chet Atkins team u...

Episode 5 Heavy Metal

5. Heavy Metal

Aired: Nov 29, 1983

The next episode of the music series explores the intense world of heavy meta...

Episode 6 Funk

6. Funk

Aired: Dec 6, 1983

Funk music takes center stage in the next episode, as a lineup of renowned mu...

Episode 7 Reggae

7. Reggae

Aired: Dec 13, 1983

The next episode delves into the realm of reggae, dissecting dub techniques a...

Episode 8 The Future

8. The Future

Aired: Dec 20, 1983

In the next episode, Herbie Hancock delves into the future of music with a sp...

Info about Rockschool

Seasons: 2

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Music