History of Rock and Roll

by Sasha Wideman

This podcast follows the timeline of rock and roll from it's roots in the early 20 century, through genres like surf-rock, folk-rock and psychedelia. While not a definitive history, this podcast is intended to be a narrative experience, showcasing the fascinating anecdotes and myriad influences that make up the history of rock and roll.

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Latest episodes

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Across the Pond

This week, we take a look across the pond to Great Britain. How was rock and roll developing over there? This was years before the British Invasion, and things were start

Jun 21 2024
18 min

The Day the Music Died

After a long hiatus, I'm finally back! Today we will cover the end of the 50's - the many blows rock and roll would face culminating in the tragic 'Day the Music Died' an

Apr 18 2024
24 min

Music for People Who Don't Much Care For Elvis

In this fourth episode, we see 1957 begin with a rock and roll recession: suddenly, Pat Boone is the one making the big bucks. Where are the teenagers? What can be done?

Oct 26 2023
31 min

I Don't Sound Like Nobody

Elvis hits the ground running with 'That's All Right' and soon finds national success, inspiring a wave of rock and roll stars, and creating a new genre - rockabilly (wit

Oct 5 2023
28 min

That Old Time Rock and Roll

We examine the onslaught of rhythm and blues against the traditional music industry, a movement that would gain speed throughout the 50’s until eventually succeeding unde

Sep 14 2023
38 min

Early Beginnings

In this first episode, I look at what genres pre-dated rock and roll, including the blues, jazz, rhythm and blues - and everything in between. This episode is intended to

Aug 21 2023
25 min