The History of Rock 'n' Roll

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

• Ep 1

  1.Pluggin In

  08-03-1995

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

• Ep 2

  2.My Generation

  08-03-1995

  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.

• Ep 3

  3.Britain Invades America Fights Back

  08-03-1995

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

• Ep 4

  4.The Sounds of Soul

  08-03-1995

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

• Ep 5

  5.The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

  08-03-1995

  This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

• Ep 6

  6.My Generation

  08-03-1995

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

• Ep 7

  7.Guitar Heroes

  17-04-1995

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

• Ep 8

  8.Good Rockin' Tonight

  08-03-1995

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

• Ep 9

  9.Punk

  01-05-1995
• Ep 10

  10.Up From the Underground

  08-05-1995

  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.

• Ep 11

  11.Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

  06-03-1995

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