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Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music: A Musical History
Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music and its frontman Bryan Ferry. Famous fans of both celebrate their musical history with a selection of their greatest hits.
Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music, who have a good claim to be one of the UK's most influential bands. Led by charismatic front man Bryan Ferry, their striking style and great songs won them an army of fans who would go on to make their own mark in the world of music.
In this celebration of the music of both Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music, insights and anecdotes are provided by household names from Sadie Frost to Glenn Gregory & Martyn Ware, Gaz Coombes, New Order's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee, Ana Matronic and more.
Formed in 1971, Roxy Music was the brain child of art student Bryan Ferry. His advert in Melody Maker gathered the initial line-up which included guitarist Phil Manzanera, saxophonist Andy Mackay, keyboard player Brian Eno and drummer Paul Thompson.
Pioneers of glam, their outlandish fashion sense, songwriting and pioneering use of electronics created a glorious package. Punk, New Wave and New Romantic music owe a huge debt to Bryan and Roxy Music.
Style is one thing, but the substance was reflected in a catalogue of classic songs - combined they create an enduring legacy which is celebrated in a golden hour of their greatest hits.
Last on
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"One Up on Glam"
Duration: 00:56
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:02
Roxy Music
Pyjamarama
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00:03
Roxy Music
Virginia Plain
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00:07
Roxy Music
Ladytron
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00:13
Roxy Music
Do The Strand
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00:15
Roxy Music
In Every Dream ±«Óãtv A Heartache
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00:17
Roxy Music
In Every Dream ±«Óãtv a Heartache
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00:23
Roxy Music
Street Life
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00:26
Bryan Ferry
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
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00:31
Roxy Music
Love Is The Drug (1999 Digital Remaster)
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00:33
Roxy Music
Love Is The Drug (1999 Digital Remaster)
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00:35
Bryan Ferry
Let's Work Together
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00:38
Bryan Ferry
This Is Tomorrow
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00:41
Roxy Music
Dance Away
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00:44
Roxy Music
Angel Eyes
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00:47
Roxy Music
Oh Yeah
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00:50
Roxy Music
Avalon
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00:55
Roxy Music
More Than This (DJ Edit)
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00:55
Roxy Music
More Than This
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewed Guest | Gaz Coombes |
Interviewed Guest | Emma Dabiri |
Interviewed Guest | Sadie Frost |
Interviewed Guest | Gillian Gilbert |
Interviewed Guest | Glenn Gregory |
Interviewed Guest | Ana Matronic |
Interviewed Guest | Alan McGee |
Interviewed Guest | Stephen Morris |
Interviewed Guest | Sian Pattenden |
Interviewed Guest | Shaun Ryder |
Interviewed Guest | Martyn Ware |
Series Producer | Siobhan Logue |
Director | Siobhan Logue |
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Dec 2018 22:00
- Fri 17 May 2019 20:00
- Sat 18 May 2019 00:55
- Sun 4 Sep 2022 00:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
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