The History of Rock 'n' Roll

For the origins of rock and roll, see Origins of rock and roll. For the similarly named radio documentary, see The History of Rock and Roll.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
GenreMusic, Documentary
Created byAndrew Solt, Quincy Jones
Narrated byGary Busey
Ending theme"Rock and Roll Music"
ComposerChuck Berry
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Production companiesAndrew Solt Productions
Quincy Jones/David Salzman Entertainment
Telepictures Productions
Time-Life Video & Television
Original release
NetworkPrime Time Entertainment Network
ReleaseMarch 6, 1995 (1995-03-06)[1]

The History of Rock 'n' Roll is a ten episode television documentary mini-series produced by Time-Life. It originally aired on the Prime Time Entertainment Network from March to May in 1995. All parts were later released on VHS, DVD, and reran on TLC and VH1, the latter which showed all ten parts in the last 10 weeks of the year 1999 on Friday night as part of a countdown to the year 2000. The series covers Rock Music from the 1950s to the 1990s and features over 200 exclusive interviews with many well-known artists and other music industry figures.[2]

Coincidentally in the same year as "The History of Rock 'n' Roll" first screened another 10-part documentary series, "Rock & Roll" (aka "Dancing in the Street" in the UK), was co-produced for PBS and the BBC, and which also covered the background of rock music.

Episodes

No. Episode US Broadcast Date
1"Rock ’n’ Roll Explodes"6 March 1995 (1995-03-06)
This first episode of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
2"Good Rockin’ Tonight"13 March 1995 (1995-03-13)
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"20 March 1995 (1995-03-20)
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"27 March 1995 (1995-03-27)
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
5"Plugging In"3 April 1995 (1995-04-03)
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
6"My Generation"10 April 1995 (1995-04-10)
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
7"Guitar Heroes"17 April 1995 (1995-04-17)
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
8"The ’70s: Have a Nice Decade"24 April 1995 (1995-04-24)
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
9"Punk"1 May 1995 (1995-05-01)
This episode reviews the development of Punk Music in the 1970s.
10"Up from the Underground"8 May 1995 (1995-05-08)
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.

See also

References

  1. ^ Russell, Deborah (1995-01-21). "Warner Bows Rock". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  2. ^ "Time-Life History of Rock 'n' Roll Interviews - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum | Library and Archives | Catalog".

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