The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Season 1

1995 · 11 episodes

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Pluggin In

   8 Mar 1995

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

2. 2

   2. My Generation

   8 Mar 1995

   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.

3. 3

   3. Britain Invades America Fights Back

   8 Mar 1995

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

4. 4

   4. The Sounds of Soul

   8 Mar 1995

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

5. 5

   5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

   8 Mar 1995

   This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

6. 6

   6. My Generation

   8 Mar 1995

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

7. 7

   7. Guitar Heroes

   17 Apr 1995

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

8. 8

   8. Good Rockin' Tonight

   8 Mar 1995

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

9. 9

   9. Punk

   Date TBA

10. 10

    10. Up From the Underground

    8 Mar 1995

    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.

11. 11

    11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

    6 Mar 1995

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