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All Episodes of The History of Rock 'n' Roll

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

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Season 1

  • Pluggin In
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    Pluggin In

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/1995

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • My Generation
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    My Generation

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/1995

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Britain Invades America Fights Back
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    Britain Invades America Fights Back

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/1995

    In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Sounds of Soul
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    The Sounds of Soul

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/1995

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
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    The '70s: Have a Nice Decade

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/1995

    This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • My Generation
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    My Generation

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/1995

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Guitar Heroes
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    Guitar Heroes

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/1995

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Good Rockin' Tonight
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    Good Rockin' Tonight

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/1995

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Punk
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    Punk

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/1995

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Up From the Underground
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    Up From the Underground

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/1995

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
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    Rock 'n' Roll Explodes

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/1995

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown