The History of Rock 'n' Roll

10.0
199510h

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

Production

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Seasons

11 Episodes • Premiered 1995

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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1. Pluggin In

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

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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.

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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.

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4. The Sounds of Soul

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

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5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

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6. My Generation

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

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7. Guitar Heroes

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

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8. Good Rockin' Tonight

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

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9. Punk

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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.

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11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

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

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