The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1. Pluggin In

Air Date: 1995-03-08

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

2. My Generation

Air Date: 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.

3. Britain Invades America Fights Back

Air Date: 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.

4. The Sounds of Soul

Air Date: 1995-03-08

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

5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

Air Date: 1995-03-08

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

6. My Generation

Air Date: 1995-03-08

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

7. Guitar Heroes

Air Date: 1995-04-17

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

8. Good Rockin' Tonight

Air Date: 1995-03-08

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

9. Punk

Air Date: 1995-05-01

10. Up From the Underground

Air Date: 1995-05-08

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.

11. Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

Air Date: 1995-03-06

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