The History of Rock 'n' Roll Good Rockin' Tonight (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 60 min | Documentary, History, Music

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Good Rockin' Tonight (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 60 min | Documentary, History, Music

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.

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Editors

Bud Friedgen | Doug Seelig

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Updated Mar 13, 1995

Release date

Mar 13, 1995 (United States)

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42 cast members

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