Guitar Heroes
The History of Rock 'n' Roll - S1 - E7
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll: Season 1 - 11 Episode s
1x1 - Pluggin In
March 8, 1995
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
1x2 - My Generation
March 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.
1x3 - Britain Invades America Fights Back
March 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.
1x4 - The Sounds of Soul
March 8, 1995
This episode explores the development of Soul with in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
1x5 - The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
March 8, 1995
This episode examines the expanding electric music scene.
1x6 - My Generation
March 8, 1995
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
1x7 - Guitar Heroes
April 17, 1995
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.
1x8 - Good Rockin' Tonight
March 8, 1995
This episode reviews the development of Rock 'n' Roll music of the 1970s.
1x9 - Punk
May 1, 1995
1x10 - Up From the Underground
May 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.
1x11 - Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
March 6, 1995
Les Paul's invention of the electric guitar paved the way for later Rock 'n' Roll guitar heroes.