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The History of Rock 'n' Roll

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

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8th March 1995 - 8th May 1995
Director
Ted Haimes
Writer
Ted Haimes
Producer
Jeffrey Peisch
Top Cast
Bruce SpringsteenChuck BerryTom Petty
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Pluggin In Still
Pluggin In
8th March 1995

Episode 1

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

My Generation Still
My Generation
8th March 1995

Episode 2

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.

Britain Invades America Fights Back Still
Britain Invades America Fights Back
8th March 1995

Episode 3

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

The Sounds of Soul Still
The Sounds of Soul
8th March 1995

Episode 4

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

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade Still
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
8th March 1995

Episode 5

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

My Generation Still
My Generation
8th March 1995

Episode 6

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

Guitar Heroes Still
Guitar Heroes
17th April 1995

Episode 7

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

Good Rockin' Tonight Still
Good Rockin' Tonight
8th March 1995

Episode 8

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

Punk Still
Punk
1st May 1995

Episode 9

No overview available.

Up From the Underground Still
Up From the Underground
8th May 1995

Episode 10

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.

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes Still
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
6th March 1995

Episode 11

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