Insight - Sun Records of Memphis, Tennessee. The late Charlie Gillett tells the story of the influential record label.
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Alexis Korner 1983 profile of Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley's guitarist from his very first recordings on Sun Records until 1968 Scotty died in 2016.

A special devoted to songwriter, producer, bass player and blues legend Willie Dixon Show more

Marshall Chess begins the story of the Chicago record label that was home to Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Etta James and others. Show more

Remembering David Crosby with a documentary first broadcast in 2015, Peter Fonda presents a profile on American folk rock band The Byrds, who were formed in Los Angeles in 1964.

Ronnie Spector tells the story of the rise and fall of doo-wop, exploring how vocal groups like the Ravens and the Orioles became familiar names in the charts. Show more

Ronnie Spector presents the story of doo-wop, looking at how the mainstream music industry moved in for a slice of the action as doo-wop took root in US cities. Show more

Ronnie Spector concludes the story of doo-wop by looking at why some successful doo-wop acts did not reap their deserved rewards. Show more

Ronnie Spector presents the story of doo-wop, beginning with the emergence of vocal harmony groups such as the Ink Spots and the Dixie Hummingbirds. Show more

Carlos Santana talks about his life and career. Presented by Alexis Korner. First broadcast in 1983.

Alan Freeman looks back at the British R'n'B boom of the 60's, focusing on The Rolling Stones, The Animals & The Yardbirds.

Alexei Sayle presents a profile of Dexys Midnight Runners.

Ricky Ross presents an extended interview with the successful gospel & soul singer and civil rights activist about her sixty year career. Show more

Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson, exploring the roots of reggae in slave culture and the musical traditions of Europe and Africa. Show more

Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson, exploring the roots of reggae in slave culture and the musical traditions of Europe and Africa. Show more

Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson, exploring the roots of reggae in slave culture and the musical traditions of Europe and Africa. Show more

Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson, exploring the roots of reggae in slave culture and the musical traditions of Europe and Africa. Show more

A lost tale of rock'n'roll - the legendary Memphis studio and label where acts like Big Star, ZZ Top, Isaac Hayes, Primal Scream and The Cramps made some of their greatest records. Show more

Craig Charles presents the story of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, birthplace of Southern Soul. From the Fame Studios 60s Soul to the Muscles Shoals Sound of the 70s and beyond. Show more

First broadcast in February 2006, Mark Lamarr begins an in-depth profile of the legendary soul and funk pioneer James Brown. Show more