The History of Rock 'n' Roll DVD
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"This DVD collection is the definitive documentary on the
people and music that built rock 'n' roll into one of America's cultural
pillars," said Christine Martinez, WHV Vice President, Non-Theatrical Franchise
Marketing. "The History of Rock 'n' Roll" is a must-have for any
music lover and Warner Home Video is thrilled to be releasing this title on DVD
just in time for the 50th anniversary of rock 'n' roll."
Rock historians
worldwide have declared the official beginning of rock 'n' roll to be July 5,
1954, the day Elvis Presley recorded "That's All Right" at Sun Studio in
Memphis. This pivotal moment in rock history brought rock 'n' roll into the
mainstream and launched a movement that would change the spirit and culture of
America forever. This year on July 5th, Memphis will lead the nation in a
celebration of the 50th anniversary of rock with a "Global Moment in Time," a
nationwide radio tribute where radio stations across the nation will
simultaneously play Elvis' "That's All Right," the song that started it
all.
Since 1954, rock 'n' roll has become the most popular and enduring
form of music in America, and The History of Rock 'n' Roll is the
definitive documentary on the stars, songs and history that have made the past
fifty years so memorable. With nearly 10 hours of exclusive interviews, classic
footage and unforgettable concert performances from rock 'n' roll's biggest
stars, fans can experience their favorite rock moments all over again and get an
inside look at all the moments they didn't see. Features exclusive interviews
with Mick Jagger, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Pete Townshend, Ozzy
Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Jerry Garcia, Jerry Lee Lewis, Peter, Paul & Mary,
B.B. King, and many, many more era-defining artists whose personalities and
music styles have dominated the airways and the culture of America.
The
DVD set includes ten episodes, beginning with the early rock 'n' rollers of the
fifties and the opposition they faced in defining this never-before-heard style.
The program then journeys through the '60's, with the British musical invasion,
soul music, and the counterculture bands that emerged late in the decade. In the
'70's and '80's the show explores the great guitarists of the day, the backlash
against disco, punk and much more, ending with an inside look at the MTV
revolution and the rise of superstars like Prince and Madonna.
The
History of Rock 'n' Roll was executive produced by Quincy Jones (Tupac
Shakur: Thug Angel, 68th Annual Academy Awards) and is narrated in part by Gary
Busey (The Hand Job, Fallacy). Originally released in 1995 in VHS format, the
collection has become known as the definitive documentary on rock 'n' roll.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll on DVD will be essential for any
music lover and DVD collector.
HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
EPISODE
SYNOPSES
Episode 1- Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
A fast
paced overview of the entire series- we see rare performances and learn how the
pioneers of Rock and Roll influenced music for the next 40 years. Next we see
recordings by the first people to put it all together: Little Richard, Fats
Domino and Ray Charles. The episode ends with Elvis Presley's first television
appearance in January 1956.
Episode 2- Good Rockin'
Tonight
Rock's first golden era, a period in the 50's that saw the
emergence of Rock and Roll's first superstars: Elvis, Chuck Berry, Ray Orbison,
Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. The music genre soon goes through a period
of transition with Elvis in the Army, Berry in prison and Buddy Holly dead. New
artists take the helm in the form of The Beach Boys, The Drifters and Phil
Spector.
Episode 3- Britain Invades, America Fights
back
A new revolution begins in 1964 when the Beatles burst onto the
scene. Although they had a string of top hits, they were quick to be challenged
on the charts by a diverse American counter-offensive, which included Motown
groups as well as the new California sound of the Beach Boys.
Episode 4- The Sounds of Soul
James Brown, Aretha
Franklin and Ray Charles combine gospel, R&B and dramatic showmanship that
created the sound that defined black music in the 60's. We also see classic
performances by other soul legends that paved the way to the present for the
modern sounds of soul in the music of Luther Vandros, Whitney Houston and
others.
Episode 5- Plugging In
The folk-rock boom in
the mid 60's liberated the language of Rock and Roll and how other artists from
Elvis to the Beatles played their music. The result of this was exemplified in
Bob Dylan's famous concert at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The movement
rapidly picked up momentum leading to the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, which
features legendary performances from Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
Episode 6- My Generation
In the late 60's drugs,
political dissent and utopian visions became enmeshed in a counterculture that
formed with Rock and Roll as the soundtrack. The period peaks at Woodstock, but
the good vibes are soon quashed by the deaths of Hendrix, Joplin and Brian
Jones. The episode ends on a positive note as the Grateful Dead show that you
can survive on good vibes and good music.
Episode 7- Guitar
Heroes
Rooted in the 70's and featuring such legends as Eric Clapton,
Jimmy Page and Duane Allman, this episode goes back and forth in time presenting
the story of an instrument that defined Rock and Roll- the electric guitar.
Demonstrations from Carlos Santana, Eddie Van Halen and BB King detail how their
unique styles influenced several generations of players.
Episode
8- The 70's: Have a Nice Decade
In the mid 70's rock was divided into
several camps, with country rock, heavy metal, and disco developing at the same
time. From Elton John's wild outfits to Led Zeppelin's first live performance we
will see and hear the mix of the various styles that came to embody the
expressive spirit and culture of the 70's.
Episode 9-
Punk
As Rock and Roll became bigger and bigger in the 70's, it was
time for another revolution- a return to a basic, raw, three cord sound, namely:
punk. From the streets of New York to the underground of London, punk turned the
status quo on its head. While most of the bands did not become successful, they
were extremely influential to the history of Rock and Roll. The punk legacy
continues in bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Nine-Inch Nails.
Episode 10- Up From the Underground
MTV rules and makes
superstars out of Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson. In this last episode we
follow the interweaving stories of rap and MTV from the early 1980's to 1994. We
hear many artists talk about the creative opportunities offered by MTV, and just
as many who criticize the new medium. The episode concludes by visiting the 1994
Lollapalooza Festival.
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