The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Season 1
199511 episodes
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Episodes
- E1
Pluggin In
1995-03-08
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
- E2
My Generation
1995-03-08
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.
- E3
Britain Invades America Fights Back
1995-03-08
In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
- E4
The Sounds of Soul
1995-03-08
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
- E5
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
1995-03-08
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
- E6
My Generation
1995-03-08
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
- E7
Guitar Heroes
1995-04-17
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
- E8
Good Rockin' Tonight
1995-03-08
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
- E9
Punk
Air date TBA
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E10
Up From the Underground
1995-03-08
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.
- E11
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
1995-03-06
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.