The History of Rock 'n' Roll - Season 1

The History of Rock 'n' Roll - Season 1

Season 1

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Episodes10
DatesOct 14, 1995 - Oct 14, 1995

Episodes

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Season 1Episode 160 min

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

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

Oct 14, 1995
Good Rockin' Tonight
Season 1Episode 260 min

Good Rockin' Tonight

this episode recounts the early days of rock and roll, with songs from Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Elvis and many others, and also the birth of the genre from Alan Freed

Oct 14, 1995
Britain Invades, America Fights Back
Season 1Episode 360 min

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.

Oct 14, 1995
The Sounds of Soul
Season 1Episode 460 min

The Sounds of Soul

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

Oct 14, 1995
Plugging In
Season 1Episode 560 min

Plugging In

Oct 14, 1995
My Generation
Season 1Episode 660 min

My Generation

The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
Oct 14, 1995
Guitar Heroes
Season 1Episode 760 min

Guitar Heroes

Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
Oct 14, 1995
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
Season 1Episode 860 min

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

Oct 14, 1995
Punk
Season 1Episode 960 min

Punk

Oct 14, 1995
Up from the Underground
Season 1Episode 1060 min

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.
Oct 14, 1995

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