The History of Rock 'n' Roll - Season 1

Season 1
Episodes

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

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

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

Plugging In

My Generation

Guitar Heroes

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

Punk

Up from the Underground
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