The History of Rock 'n' Roll (Season 1)

Pluggin In (Episode 1)

Air date: 1995-03-08

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

My Generation (Episode 2)

Air date: 1995-03-08

Overview: 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 (Episode 3)

Air date: 1995-03-08

Overview: 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 (Episode 4)

Air date: 1995-03-08

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

The '70s: Have a Nice Decade (Episode 5)

Air date: 1995-03-08

Overview: This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

My Generation (Episode 6)

Air date: 1995-03-08

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

Guitar Heroes (Episode 7)

Air date: 1995-04-17

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

Good Rockin' Tonight (Episode 8)

Air date: 1995-03-08

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

Punk (Episode 9)

Air date: 1995-05-01

Up From the Underground (Episode 10)

Air date: 1995-05-08

Overview: 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 (Episode 11)

Air date: 1995-03-06

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