The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Pluggin In1995-03-08This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
- 2 2. My Generation1995-03-08Rock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting influence.
- 3 3. Britain Invades America Fights Back1995-03-08In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
- 4 4. The Sounds of Soul1995-03-08This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
- 5 5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade1995-03-08This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
- 6 6. My Generation1995-03-08The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
- 7 7. Guitar Heroes1995-04-17Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
- 8 8. Good Rockin' Tonight1995-03-08This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
- 9 9. Punk
- 10 10. Up From the Underground1995-03-08In 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.
- 11 11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes1995-03-06Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
Cast
Bruce SpringsteenSelf
Chuck BerrySelf
Tom PettySelf
BonoSelf
Buddy GuySelf
Etta JamesSelf
Keith RichardsSelf
Gary BuseyNarrator
Little RichardSelfAl KooperSelf
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