Synopsis
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
Episodes
Season 11E1Pluggin InThis volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.2E2My GenerationRock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting influence.3E3Britain Invades America Fights BackIn the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.4E4The Sounds of SoulThis episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.5E5The '70s: Have a Nice DecadeThis episode examines the expanding electric music scene.6E6My GenerationThe peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.7E7Guitar HeroesLes Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.8E8Good Rockin' TonightThis episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.9E9Punk10E10Up From the UndergroundIn 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.11E11Rock 'n' Roll ExplodesLes Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
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