
The stories of some of the biggest names in rock music history, from the beginning of their career to the height of their success.

The story of the band known for their face paint and elaborate outfits is told through interviews, news archives and performances.

The Allman Brothers Band combines deeply Southern strains of music with boisterous rock 'n' roll and a jazzy, jam-oriented style to create the New South sound, a template to be used for decades by everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to My Morning Jacket.

Influential rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry is known for songs including "Maybellene" and "Johnny B. Goode."

Fronted by Eric Clapton, power trio Cream plays a mix of blues, rock and psychedelia while focusing on chunky riffs and fiery guitar solos; in a mere three years, the band sells 15 million records and redefines the instrumentalist's role in rock.