As seventies rock gets a makeover, a dazzling Dutch guitarist rips up the rock'n'roll rule book and, in L.A., a glitzy glam scene explodes into the charts.

As glam gets a cutting edge, a gang of New Jersey rockers take the world by storm and the hedonistic rock'n'roll lifestyle leads to tragedy.

It's the end of the decade, when non-stop partying leads to a near death experience and metal dans are left reeling as rock reveals its gentler side.