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The History of Rock 'n' Roll

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1995

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Episodes

Pluggin In

1. Pluggin In

This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.

My Generation

2. My Generation

Rock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting influence.

Britain Invades America Fights Back

3. Britain Invades America Fights Back

In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.

The Sounds of Soul

4. The Sounds of Soul

This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

My Generation

6. My Generation

The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.

Guitar Heroes

7. Guitar Heroes

Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.

Good Rockin' Tonight

8. Good Rockin' Tonight

This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.

Punk

9. Punk

Up From the Underground

10. Up From the Underground

In 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.

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.

Overview

Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.

Details

Genres

Documentary

Language

EN

First Air Date

1995-03-08

Seasons

1

Episodes

11

More Info

Cast

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Tom Petty

Tom Petty

Bono

Bono

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

Etta James

Etta James

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Little Richard

Little Richard

Al Kooper

Al Kooper