The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
Seasons & Episode
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This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
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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.
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In 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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This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
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This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
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The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
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Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
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This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
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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.
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Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.