The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

10.0 (6 votes)
1 Season
March 8, 1995
English
Documentary

Synopsis

Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.

Creator

Quincy Jones, Bob Meyrowitz, David Salzman

Network

WWOR-TV

Episodes

Episodes

Pluggin In
E1

Pluggin In

Mar 8, 1995

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

My Generation
E2

My Generation

Mar 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.

Britain Invades America Fights Back
E3

Britain Invades America Fights Back

Mar 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.

The Sounds of Soul
E4

The Sounds of Soul

Mar 8, 1995

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

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
E5

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

Mar 8, 1995

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

My Generation
E6

My Generation

Mar 8, 1995

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

Guitar Heroes
E7

Guitar Heroes

Apr 17, 1995

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

Good Rockin' Tonight
E8

Good Rockin' Tonight

Mar 8, 1995

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

Punk
E9

Punk

May 1, 1995

No description available.

Up From the Underground
E10

Up From the Underground

May 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.

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
E11

Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

Mar 6, 1995

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

Cast

Details

Original Title

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

11

Production

Warner Home Video, Time-Life Television Productions, Andrew Solt Productions