Myth Makers
The secret history of pop and rock from the men and women who pull the strings. Part three looks at PR, the unseen force behind the biggest musical acts in the world.
Part three of this illuminating series exploring the music business from behind the scenes takes a look at PR, the unseen force behind all the biggest musical acts in the world. With unique revelations, unseen footage and unrivalled access, it tells the story of the rise of PR within the music industry through the eyes of the people who lived it. Highlights include the PR campaigns behind superstars Jimi Hendrix, Taylor Swift and David Bowie.
Narrated by PR Alan Edwards.
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The Flaming Lips
Do You Realize
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Led Zeppelin
Kashmir
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
Crosstown Traffic (Live)
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Led Zeppelin
Kashmir
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Pink Floyd
Sheep
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Taylor Swift
Blank Space
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Manfred Mann
A 聭B聮 Side
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The Who
Out In the Street
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The Who
I Can't Explain
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The Who
My Generation
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The Who
We're Not Gonna Take It
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Slade
Mama Weer All Crazee
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Slade
Genesis
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Uriah Heep
The Wizard
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John Barry
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
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Orchester Ambros Seelos
Trumpf Sticht
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Uriah Heep
Can't Keep a Good Band Down
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The Stranglers
Hanging Around
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The Stranglers
(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
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The Stranglers
Something Better Change
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Michael Jackson
Thriller
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The Who
I Can't Explain
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John Barry
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
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The Stranglers
Hanging Around
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Michael Jackson
Thriller (Single Version)
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Duran Duran
Is There Something I Should Know?
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Bryan Ferry
Let's Stick Together
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Shorty Long
Here Comes the Judge
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Men Without Hats
The Safety Dance
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Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Suede
Animal Nitrate
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Suede
Metal Mickey
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Men Without Hats
The Safety Dance
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Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Pulp
Common People
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Oasis
Roll With It
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Oasis
Live Forever
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Pulp
This Is Hardcore
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David Bowie
Stay
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David Bowie
Love Is Lost
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David Bowie
Where Are We Now?
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Taylor Swift
Shake It Off
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Taylor Swift
You Are In Love
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Taylor Swift
Blank Space
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Taylor Swift
Shake It Off
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Alan Edwards |
| Series Producer | Francis Whately |
| Executive Producer | Pauline Law |
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