1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything – Release Date and Updates!

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, an immersive docuseries set to premiere on Apple TV plus. The docuseries will explore the musicians and soundtracks that influenced the culture and politics of 1971 and will be executive produced by Oscar, BAFTA, and Grammy winners Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna) and James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna).

Release Date:

1971: The Year Music Changed Everything, the eight-part docuseries will premiere May 21 2021 on Apple TV plus.

When words and actions weren't enough, music became a political expression. Watch 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, featuring rare footage of John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, and many more, May 21 on Apple TV+ https://t.co/teLvblhqC4 pic.twitter.com/DVp6JfRMq8

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What is the show about?

1971 was a year of artistic creativity and rebirth in a turbulent period, fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars soared to new heights, new talent burst onto the scene, and boundaries were pushed to their limits like never before.

Official Trailer:

On Apple TV+, there’s a new trailer for 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. The docuseries will “explore the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.”

Cast and Crew:

Mercury Studios, a division of Universal Music Group, collaborates with On The Corner Films to make the film. Along with Gay-Rees, David Joseph, and UMG’s Adam Barker, Kapadia will direct and executive produce the series. Editor and executive producer Chris King is on board. Danielle Peck, who co-directs with James Rogan, is the series’ creator.

According to Apple, the docuseries will take a closer look at some of the most iconic artists and songs from the past 50 years, including The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, and others.

“An immersive, deep-dive rich with archival footage and interviews, ‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,’ will show how the musical icons of the time were influenced by the changing tides of history; and, in turn, how they used their music to inspire hope, change and the culture around them,” said Apple.