TV Series
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19951 Season11 EpisodesEndedThe History of Rock 'n' Roll
Documentary
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
Episodes & Seasons
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Season 1
11 EpisodesThe history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
EP 01
EP 1
01.Pluggin In
1995-03-08
01.Pluggin In
Aired 1995-03-08
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
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EP 02
EP 2
02.My Generation
1995-03-08
02.My Generation
Aired 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.
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EP 03
EP 3
03.Britain Invades America Fights Back
1995-03-08
03.Britain Invades America Fights Back
Aired 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.
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EP 04
EP 4
04.The Sounds of Soul
1995-03-08
04.The Sounds of Soul
Aired 1995-03-08
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
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EP 05
EP 5
05.The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
1995-03-08
05.The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
Aired 1995-03-08
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
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EP 06
EP 6
06.My Generation
1995-03-08
06.My Generation
Aired 1995-03-08
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
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EP 07
EP 7
07.Guitar Heroes
1995-04-17
07.Guitar Heroes
Aired 1995-04-17
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
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EP 08
EP 8
08.Good Rockin' Tonight
1995-03-08
08.Good Rockin' Tonight
Aired 1995-03-08
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
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EP 09
EP 9
09.Punk
09.Punk
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EP 10
EP 10
10.Up From the Underground
1995-03-08
10.Up From the Underground
Aired 1995-03-08
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.
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EP 11
EP 11
11.Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
1995-03-06
11.Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Aired 1995-03-06
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
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