
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995-03-08 · 50 min / episode · ★ 10.0
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
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Production details
- Creators
- Jeffrey Peisch
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Time-Life Television Productions, Andrew Solt Productions, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Telepictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Bruce SpringsteenSelf
Chuck BerrySelf
Tom PettySelf
BonoSelf
Buddy GuySelf
Etta JamesSelf
Keith RichardsSelf
Gary BuseyNarrator
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