Rip It Up

tv show

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3 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired July 17, 2018

Overview

The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.

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Success and Excess

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 59m

Air Date

July 24, 2018

Overview

Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlightenment while art-dance mavericks The KLF navigated the tension between success and credibility.