Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up

Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up

57 mins | Documentary, Music | July 2, 2010

Despite the mantra of 'live fast, die young', Britain's first rock 'n' roll generations are now enjoying old age. What was once about youth and taking risks is now about longevity, survival, nostalgia and refusing to grow up, give up or shut up. But what happens when the music refuses to die and its performers refuse to leave the stage? What happens when rock's youthful rebelliousness is delivered wrapped in wrinkles?

Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up

57 mins | Documentary, Music | July 2, 2010

Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
Despite the mantra of 'live fast, die young', Britain's first rock 'n' roll generations are now enjoying old age. What was once about youth and taking risks is now about longevity, survival, nostalgia and refusing to grow up, give up or shut up. But what happens when the music refuses to die and its performers refuse to leave the stage? What happens when rock's youthful rebelliousness is delivered wrapped in wrinkles?
Producers BBC, BBC Four
Original title Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
Directors Chris Rodley
Writers