S01E01 Pluggin In
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 The Sounds of Soul
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
S01E05 The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
S01E06 My Generation
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
S01E07 Guitar Heroes
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
S01E08 Good Rockin' Tonight
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
S01E09 Punk
S01E10 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.
S01E11 Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
Cast
Bruce Springsteen
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Chuck Berry
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Tom Petty
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Bono
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Buddy Guy
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Etta James
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Keith Richards
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Gary Busey
Narrator
Little Richard
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Al Kooper
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