Detroit, Michigan – January 17, 2026
Bob Seger has officially signed a $10 million deal with Netflix for a seven-episode limited series that will chronicle his remarkable life and one of the most enduring careers in American rock history.
The announcement, confirmed today by Netflix and Seger’s team, marks the first major documentary project from the 80-year-old icon — offering fans an intimate, unprecedented look into the man behind the timeless anthems that defined heartland rock and spoke to generations of working-class Americans.
Titled Against the Wind: The Bob Seger Story (working title), the series traces Seger’s full journey:
- From his early days in Michigan — playing smoky clubs with little more than raw talent, blue-collar honesty, and an unshakable belief in real storytelling
- To regional breakthroughs in Detroit, the transformative Live Bullet era, and the global explosion of albums like Night Moves, Stranger in Town, and Against the Wind
- Through decades of sold-out arenas, personal challenges, health battles, and a quiet refusal to chase trends or compromise his sound
More than a collection of highlights, the series promises a deeply personal portrait of perseverance, humility, and artistic integrity. It will explore how Seger resisted the excesses of celebrity, stayed fiercely independent in an image-driven industry, and let the music — not the spotlight — do the talking.
Viewers can expect:
- Never-before-seen archival footage from early gigs, studio sessions, and personal archives
- Rare live performances, including long-lost recordings and intimate acoustic moments
- Exclusive new interviews with Seger himself, longtime Silver Bullet Band members, family, collaborators, and cultural historians
- Candid reflections on doubt, reinvention, sacrifice, and the quiet determination that turned a Detroit kid into a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer
Early reactions from those who have seen preview footage are already calling the project “a once-in-a-generation chronicle of an artist who defined honesty, grit, and soul in modern music.”
“Bob Seger’s story isn’t just about rock ’n’ roll — it’s about staying true when everything else changes,” a Netflix spokesperson said. “This series will show why his voice still matters so deeply to so many people.”
The limited series is set to premiere on Netflix in 2027, giving fans a comprehensive, emotional journey through the life and legacy of a man whose songs have soundtracked road trips, heartbreaks, triumphs, and ordinary American moments for over five decades.
From small Michigan clubs to global stages, from “Night Moves” to “Turn the Page,” Seger’s music has always been about real life — lived hard, felt deeply, and sung without apology.
Now, for the first time, the world gets to see the full story behind the voice that never stopped meaning something.
2027 just got a lot more essential. Bob Seger is finally telling it all — his way. 🎸❤️
