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The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Season 1

1995 · 11 episodes

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

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Episodes

1Pluggin InThis volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
2My GenerationRock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting influence.
3Britain Invades America Fights BackIn the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
4The Sounds of SoulThis episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
5The '70s: Have a Nice DecadeThis episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
6My GenerationThe peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
7Guitar HeroesLes Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
8Good Rockin' TonightThis episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
9Punk
10Up From the UndergroundIn the 1980s and 90s, rock n' roll influences new genres of music such as Hip Hop, New Wave, and Grunge. Music videos also have an impact.
11Rock 'n' Roll ExplodesLes Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.