The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

199510h 0m10.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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10.0/10(6)

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

Production

Warner Home Video, Time-Life Television Productions, Andrew Solt Productions, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Telepictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 8, 1995

Last Aired

May 8, 1995

Networks

WWOR-TV

Created By

Jeffrey Peisch

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Pluggin In
Air date: 1995-03-08
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
E2
My Generation
Air date: 1995-03-08
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.
E3
Britain Invades America Fights Back
Air date: 1995-03-08
In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.
E4
The Sounds of Soul
Air date: 1995-03-08
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
E5
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
Air date: 1995-03-08
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
E6
My Generation
Air date: 1995-03-08
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
E7
Guitar Heroes
Air date: 1995-04-17
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
E8
Good Rockin' Tonight
Air date: 1995-03-08
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
E9
Punk
Air date: 1995-05-01
E10
Up From the Underground
Air date: 1995-05-08
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.
E11
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Air date: 1995-03-06
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.

Cast

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Self

Tom Petty

Tom Petty

Self

Bono

Bono

Self

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

Self

Etta James

Etta James

Self

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Self

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Narrator

Little Richard

Little Richard

Self

Al Kooper

Self

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