The History of Rock 'n' Roll

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

Rock and Roll goes mainstream and becomes popular with white teenagers and faces opposition, particularly from older adults who see it as a corrupting...

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

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

This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.

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

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

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

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.

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