Punk

Iggy Pop narrates a four-part series exploring the roots of punk, starting with the proto-punks who rose to transform the New York art music scene of the early 70s.

The insightful docuseries continues with a look at punk music in the late 70s, from the Ramones' London visit to the demise of the Sex Pistols.

The Germs, Bad Brains, Black Flag, DOA and others dump gas on smouldering rage and alienation in America's suburbs, igniting a blazing form of punk so extreme they call it hardcore which, in turn, inspires a DIY culture and network that spans cities and bands across the continent and comes to define the genre.

The fascinating series concludes with a look at punk's journey into the mainstream, with the success of artists like Nirvana and Green Day, and the emergence of female punk rockers.