The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1. Pluggin In

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

Air Date : 1995-03-08

2. My Generation

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.

Air Date : 1995-03-08

3. Britain Invades America Fights Back

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

Air Date : 1995-03-08

4. The Sounds of Soul

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

Air Date : 1995-03-08

5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

Air Date : 1995-03-08

6. My Generation

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

Air Date : 1995-03-08

7. Guitar Heroes

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

Air Date : 1995-04-17

8. Good Rockin' Tonight

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

Air Date : 1995-03-08

9. Punk

Air Date : 1995-05-01

10. Up From the Underground

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.

Air Date : 1995-05-08

11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

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

Air Date : 1995-03-06