This lesson takes you back in time to the early days of rock music in the 1950s and '60s. You'll learn the differences between the rock music styles of that time and how they relate to one another. Variations in Style The rock music we hear today has evolved from many different ear...
The Classic Rock series nostalgically recalls all the greatest hits from the different eras of rock history, from the Fabulous '50s and the '60s British Invasion to '80s Punk, and the Alternative '90s. Each book contains more than 30 songs, with an essay on the era and a photo documentar...
Showcasing memorable songs like "Mammy" and "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody," The Jolson Story offers viewers an intimate look at the triumphs and struggles of a legendary performer who transcended the boundaries of race and artistry to make his mark on popular culture. Released...
So, you may ask, where was that "Lone Ranger" rock? Is it still around to be found after all these years? The answer is yes, it is. You'll find it still standing out in Chatsworth, in northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley. It can be seen from traffic on the east side ...
We continue our week long look back at the early rock ‘n’ roll history of 1230am.“LISTEN: the oddities of WNIA” Steve Cichon Audio Player 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.It’s one of the most requested songs as people reminisce about radio in...
The Beatles (1963): The Beatles' debut album is the sound of rock 'n' roll at the crossroads. On one hand, many of its songs are rooted in the '50s (and earlier) music the group revered. On the other hand, this is the '60s taking shape. 'Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' Columbia 'Free...
Early Rock Side Trips As time goes on, it seems like there are more and more tribute/covers albums than ever before by acts known mostly for doing their own material. Songs from the 1940s, x superstar interprets compositions by x songwriter, an all-blues covers session – there are ...
The Beatles (1963):The Beatles' debut album is the sound of rock 'n' roll at the crossroads. On one hand, many of its songs are rooted in the '50s (and earlier) music the group revered. On the other hand, this is the '60s taking shape. ...
The Beatles (1963):The Beatles' debut album is the sound of rock 'n' roll at the crossroads. On one hand, many of its songs are rooted in the '50s (and earlier) music the group revered. On the other hand, this is the '60s taking shape. ...
“best classic” music we lived for was made. But we can’t deny that we never put our fingers in our ears when certain hits of the early ’80s, particularly those coming out of the U.K.—songs that, at the time, were described as new wave, post-punk, New Romantic, synth-pop, ...