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Bill Drake’s History of Rock & Roll
Classic documentary series
Bill Drake’s History of Rock & Roll
A landmark radio documentary that traces the rise of rock & roll from rhythm & blues roots into the most influential sound in pop radio. This series moves through the pioneers, the hitmakers, the British Invasion, Motown, folk rock, psychedelic rock, the great groups of the 1960s and 1970s, and the artists who shaped generations of music fans.
About this show
From early rock pioneers and Elvis to Motown, the Beach Boys, Beatlemania, the Rolling Stones, chart sweeps, singer-songwriters, disco, and the stars of the 1970s, this archive presents the story of rock & roll in a long-form listening experience designed for true music lovers.
Episode archive
Direct built-in players for all 61 episodes.