The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Season 11995

Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.

11 Episodes

E01 Pluggin In

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

March 8, 1995

E02 My Generation

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.

March 8, 1995

E03 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.

March 8, 1995

E04 The Sounds of Soul

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

March 8, 1995

E05 The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

March 8, 1995

E06 My Generation

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

March 8, 1995

E07 Guitar Heroes

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

April 17, 1995

E08 Good Rockin' Tonight

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

March 8, 1995

E09 Punk

May 1, 1995

E10 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.

May 8, 1995

E11 Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

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

March 6, 1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

E01 Pluggin In

E02 My Generation

E03 Britain Invades America Fights Back

E04 The Sounds of Soul

E05 The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

E06 My Generation

E07 Guitar Heroes

E08 Good Rockin' Tonight

E09 Punk

E10 Up From the Underground

E11 Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

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E01 Pluggin In

E02 My Generation

E03 Britain Invades America Fights Back

E04 The Sounds of Soul

E05 The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

E06 My Generation

E07 Guitar Heroes

E08 Good Rockin' Tonight

E09 Punk

E10 Up From the Underground

E11 Rock 'n' Roll Explodes