The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Episode 01

Pluggin In

Mar 8, 1995

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

Episode 02

My Generation

Mar 8, 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.

Episode 03

Britain Invades America Fights Back

Mar 8, 1995

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

Episode 04

The Sounds of Soul

Mar 8, 1995

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

Episode 05

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

Mar 8, 1995

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

Episode 06

My Generation

Mar 8, 1995

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

Episode 07

Guitar Heroes

Apr 17, 1995

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

Episode 08

Good Rockin' Tonight

Mar 8, 1995

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

Episode 09

Punk

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Episode 10

Up From the Underground

Mar 8, 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.

Episode 11

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

Mar 6, 1995

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