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History of Rock 'n' Roll

1995, TV Show

Episode Detail: The Sounds of Soul - History of Rock 'n' Roll

The development of Motown Records is traced, while the "sounds of soul" emerge from such Southern cities as Memphis and Muscle Shoals, Ala. Included: Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Otis Redding, Ray Charles and Curtis Mayfield. Gary Busey narrates.

Episodes: The Sounds of Soul - History of Rock 'n' Roll - 16 total Episodes

Britain Invades, America Fights Back
My Generation
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Up from the Underground
The '70s: Have a Nice Decade
The Sounds of Soul
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Punk
History of Rock 'n' Roll
Plugging In
Plugging In
Good Rockin' Tonight
History of Rock 'n' Roll
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
Plugging In
Guitar Heroes

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Premiered: 1995, on Syndicated

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Premise: Not even this tasty 10-part take can truly capture rock's history, but it's a real nice try. A bit talky at times, but look who's talking: Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and Little Richard are among those recalling glory days, including the triumphs of the Beatles and Motown; Bob Dylan's groundbreaking exit from folk; Pink Floyd's classic `Dark Side of the Moon' album; and the ascendance of the electric guitar, courtesy of the sounds of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix.

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