Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
11 Episodes
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
March 8, 1995Rock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting influence.
March 8, 1995In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
March 8, 1995This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
March 8, 1995This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
March 8, 1995The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
March 8, 1995Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
April 17, 1995This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
March 8, 1995In 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.
May 8, 1995Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
March 6, 1995