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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 4. The Sounds of Soul

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

• 5. The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

  This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

• 6. My Generation

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

• 7. Guitar Heroes

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

• 8. Good Rockin' Tonight

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

• 9. Punk

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• 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.

• 11. 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

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Little Richard

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Al Kooper

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