The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • 1995
  • 1 Seasons
  • 11 Episodes
  •  10  (6)
  •   Ended

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

The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Seasons
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
March 06, 1995
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
Up From the Underground
10. Up From the Underground
May 08, 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.
Good Rockin' Tonight
8. Good Rockin' Tonight
March 08, 1995
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
Guitar Heroes
7. Guitar Heroes
April 17, 1995
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
My Generation
6. My Generation
March 08, 1995
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
March 08, 1995
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
The Sounds of Soul
4. The Sounds of Soul
March 08, 1995
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
Britain Invades America Fights Back
3. Britain Invades America Fights Back
March 08, 1995
In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
My Generation
2. My Generation
March 08, 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.
Pluggin In
1. Pluggin In
March 08, 1995
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
Description
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
  • Premiere Date
    March 08, 1995
  • Rating
    10  (6)