1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Rated 18+ Docuseries

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fuelled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene and boundaries expanded like never before.

Studio

Universal Music Group’s (UMG) Mercury Studios in association with On The Corner Films

Release Date

May 21, 2021

Episodes & Images

Series Finale

Starman

With reggae and synthesisers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph. Premiere Date: May 21, 2021
Episode 7

Respect

James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism. Premiere Date: May 21, 2021