Icon: Music Through the Lens

Revel in the eye-opening, thrilling world of live music photography through the experiences of the men and women who have documented popular music in images, from the earliest darkrooms to the fast-evolving digital landscapes of the present day.

Icon: Music Through the Lens  | Episode 1
On Camera 
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 8 PM 

Get to know some of music photography's greatest names and what factors define an iconic image.

Airdates: 

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/16/2021 @ 8 PM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/17/2021 @ 12 AM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 07/19/2021 @ 2 AM
• WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sat, 07/17/2021 @ 6 PM
• WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 07/19/2021 @ 3 AM
• WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Thu, 07/22/2021 @ 9 AM

Icon: Music Through the Lens | Episode 2
On the Road
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 8 PM 

Hear the firsthand tales of the photographers who traveled with bands to capture the magic of live music, painting a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.

Airdates: 

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/23/2021 @ 8 PM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/24/2021 @ 12 AM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 2 AM
• WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sat, 07/24/2021 @ 6 PM
• WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 3 AM

Icon: Music Through the Lens | Episode 3
On the Record
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 8 PM 

Explore the evolution of album cover photography, from its roots in jazz and early rock and roll, with anecdotes by art directors, musicians, and the photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.

Airdates: 

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/30/2021 @ 8 PM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/31/2021 @ 12 AM
• WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sat, 07/31/2021 @ 6 PM

Classic Albums 

This groundbreaking series covers the history of sixteen classic albums. With rare archival footage, exclusive interviews, and lots of music, each installment takes the viewer on a journey back in time. From Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and a look at Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and Carly Simon’s No Secrets, this series leaves no stone in classic rock unturned.

Classic Albums is a great way to wind down, relax, and take a deeper look at these albums that still influence artists today.

Classic Albums | Episode 104
Queen – A Night at the Opera 
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 9 PM 

Explore the story behind the album that made the band a global rock phenomenon in 1975. One of the most expensive, expansive, and creative LPs of its time, it propelled them into rock and roll history. The mix of hard rock, pop, opera, music hall camp and traditional folk, utilizing multi-layered guitars, vocal harmonies, piano, a harp, a ukulele and ‘no synthesizers’ combine to make it a classic.

Airdates: 

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/23/2021 @ 9 PM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/24/2021 @ 1 AM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 3 AM

Classic Albums | Episode 105
Fleetwood Mac – Rumors 
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 9 PM 

Learn the definitive story of the making of an album that truly earned its place in the pantheon of rock music history. Released in 1977, the album sold 15 million copies worldwide and was christened Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards. The LP remained on the U.K. charts for a staggering 433 weeks and on the U.S. Billboard album charts for 130 weeks. 

Airdates: 

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/30/2021 @ 9 PM
• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/31/2021 @ 1 AM