The History of Rock 'n' Roll - Season 1

First aired: 3/8/1995 11 episodes

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

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Episodes

1. Pluggin In

Aired: 3/8/1995

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

2. My Generation

Aired: 3/8/1995

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.

3. Britain Invades America Fights Back

Aired: 3/8/1995

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

4. The Sounds of Soul

Aired: 3/8/1995

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

5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

Aired: 3/8/1995

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

6. My Generation

Aired: 3/8/1995

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

7. Guitar Heroes

Aired: 4/17/1995

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

8. Good Rockin' Tonight

Aired: 3/8/1995

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

9. Punk

Aired: 5/1/1995

10. Up From the Underground

Aired: 5/8/1995

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.

11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

Aired: 3/6/1995

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