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Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
Seasons
Episode 1
Pluggin In
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 4
The Sounds of Soul
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
Episode 5
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
Episode 6
My Generation
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
Episode 7Latest episode
Guitar Heroes
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
Episode 8
Good Rockin' Tonight
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
Episode 9
Punk
No overview is available.
Episode 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.
Episode 11
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
