The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
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Episode 1 - Pluggin In
Release Date: 1995-03-08This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
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Episode 2 - My Generation
Release Date: 1995-03-08Rock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting influence.
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Episode 3 - Britain Invades America Fights Back
Release Date: 1995-03-08In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
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Episode 4 - The Sounds of Soul
Release Date: 1995-03-08This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
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Episode 5 - The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
Release Date: 1995-03-08This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
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Episode 6 - My Generation
Release Date: 1995-03-08The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
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Episode 7 - Guitar Heroes
Release Date: 1995-04-17Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
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Episode 8 - Good Rockin' Tonight
Release Date: 1995-03-08This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
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Episode 9 - Punk
Release Date: 1995-05-01 -
Episode 10 - Up From the Underground
Release Date: 1995-05-08In 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.
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Episode 11 - Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Release Date: 1995-03-06Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.