Are you ready to rock ‘n’ roll? The first episode of the EPIX original docuseriesWomen Who Rockpremieres July 10. The MGM-owned network released the trailer for the four-part miniseries, which features original interviews with women pioneers in music.
TheWomen Who Rocktrailergives audiences a look at some of these interviews with the iconic female artists featured in the series. These are the women who stormed the stage, wielded their instruments and sung the soundtrack for many of their fans' lives – while being compared to their male counterparts. The first episode “Truth” digs into the turbulent roots of rock ‘n’ roll music in the 1950s and ’60s, focusing onMavis Staples(The Staple Singers),Janis JoplinandChaka Kahnas well as other female artists that paved the way for future female rock stars. The episode will also include supporting commentary fromNorah Jones,Tina Weymouth(Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club),Rickie Lee Jones,Kate Pierson(The B-52s) andMerry Clayton, among others who will appear throughout the series.
Women Who Rockcontinues with three more episodes that explore their successes as well as the barriers that they tore down. The series will also feature female icons ranging fromNancy WilsonandShania TwaintoJoan JettandPat Benatar.Sheryl Crow,Macy Gray,Rickie Lee Jones,Norah Jones,Yola,Aimee Mann,Tori Amos,Nona Hendryx, Annie Clark (St. Vincent),Susanna HoffsandSheila E.will also be a part of the upcoming docuseries . In their own words, these revolutionary female musicians discuss fame, power, and music. Their series goes on to explore their artistic expression, the hard work that led to their successes, and most importantly, the insights and tales behind their anthemic music.
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Produced by Network Entertainment,John Varvatosexecutive producesWomen Who RockalongsideDerik Murray,Rachel Brill,andJessica Hopper, who is also directingWomen Who Rock. EPIX previously partnered with Varvatos and Murray’s Network Entertainment on the award-winning four-part docuseriesPunk, which explored the rise of the punk movement and featuredIggy Pop, who also executive produced alongside Varvatos. The team at Network Entertainment are also behind several other documentaries showcasing the lives of legendary figures such asHeath Ledger(The Dark Knight), stand-up comedianRichard Pryor, martial arts iconBruce Lee,Paul Walker(The Fast and the Furious),Patrick Swayze(Dirty Dancing), country singer-songwriterJohnny Cashand more.
Episode One “Truth” ofWomen Who Rockpremieres at 9 p.m. EDT/PDT July 10 on EPIX. Watch the trailer for the EPIX docuseriesWomen Who Rockbelow:
