Rock History Project

Rock History Project
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Rock History Project is your backstage pass to the evolution of rock and roll. Starting in 1955, we take a deep dive into the music, the movements, and the moments that shaped generations. From the birth of rock’s rebellious spirit to its global influence, we break down how it changed society and culture—year by year. Whether it's legendary albums, game-changing artists, or the biggest headlines that rocked the world, we cover it all in a way that’s engaging, insightful, and made for true music fans.

  1. Rock History Project, Episode 13 - 1967

    06/07/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 13 - 1967

    1967 was an extraordinary year. It fundamentally reshaped the world of rock and roll. It saw the release of landmark debut albums from artists like The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Pink Floyd, alongside iconic works such as The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced. This transformative year also brought pivotal events like the Monterey Pop Festival and the cultural phenomenon of the "Summer of Love", marking rock music's maturation and the rise of psychedelic sounds and album-focused listening on FM radio. The year was brimming with new bands forming, and witnessed significant moments both on and off stage, including the tragic passing of Otis Redding. Join us as we explore the diverse musical landscape and lasting impact of 1967 in rock history. SOURCES: •1967 Rock Music Highlights: One Amazing Year | Best Classic Bands◦bestclassicbands.com •1967 – How was Music Changing? - thebluze◦thebluze.com •1967: The Year Rock 'n' Roll Became Rock - PS Audio◦psaudio.com •1967: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums◦bestclassicbands.com •50 Years Later, Remembering the 'Summer of Love' that Changed America - VOA◦voanews.com •Are You Experienced - Wikipedia◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Are_You_Experienced•DANISH NEWSPAPER REPORTS ON JIMI HENDRIX 1967 – 1970 Including interviews, concert reviews, and personal accounts - Claus Rasmussen website - rock music from Denmark◦http://alrunen.melipona.org •In Classic Rock albums released in 1967-1968, years of transition of Mono to Stereo, do you prefer to listen them on Mono or Stereo? : r/ClassicRock - Reddit◦https://www.reddit.com/r/ClassicRock/comments/1bhbix9/in_classic_rock_albums_released_in_19671968_years/ •Monterey International Pop Festival - Wikipedia◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey_International_Pop_Festival•Music Censorship In America◦ncac.org •Rolling Stone - Wikipedia◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Stone•Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Wikipedia◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band •The Doors (album) - Wikipedia◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doors_(album) •The Doors – Transforming Genres - Joe Bonamassa◦jbonamassa.com •The History of Rock◦uncut.co.uk •What is psychedelic rock? : r/psychedelicrock - Reddit◦https://www.reddit.com/r/psychedelicrock/comments/1bi4a3c/what_is_psychedelic_rock/

    53 min
  2. Rock History Project, Episode 12 - 1966

    06/07/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 12 - 1966

    Welcome to 1966, a pivotal year in rock music history that marked a significant transformation. This year saw the emergence of rock as a distinct art form, shedding its "roll" sidecar and becoming more open to new subgenres like acid, folk, freak, and psychedelic music. It was the birth of the album as a cohesive artistic statement, the rise of the guitar hero, and the advent of concert light shows. This year unleashed landmark releases such as The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds and The Beatles Revolver . Additionally, new supergroups like Cream made their debut. It was a time of immense mutual influence and creative innovation, with music exploring themes beyond traditional love songs, delving into sex, drugs, disillusion, and higher consciousness. Thank you for tuning in to explore this revolutionary year.

    42 min
  3. Rock History Project, Episode 11 - 1965

    06/07/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 11 - 1965

    Join us at the Rock History Project as we explore 1965: a pivotal year for rock and roll. This was the year The Rolling Stones released "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," an iconic track that resonated deeply. The year also marked a pivotal moment with Bob Dylan famously "going electric" at the Newport Folk Festival, and the shaping of new folk rock and garage rock sounds with The Byrds also making their mark! This intense musical evolution occurred amidst the ongoing British Invasion, deeply connected to the burgeoning 1960s counterculture movement, with music profoundly reflecting and influencing societal shifts, and pirate radio stations playing a key role in its dissemination. Sit back and relax as we uncover the forces behind this explosion of creativity. SOURCES: •"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Wikipedia": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(I_Can%27t_Get_No)_Satisfaction •"1965: A Year Like No Other - Sixties Music Secrets": https://tropicalglen.com/Archives/60s_files/1965.html •"Bob Dylan and The Electric Controversy Set - The Denver Folklore Center": https://www.denverfolklore.com/ "British Invasion - Wikipedia": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Invasion •"Counterculture of the 1960s - Wikipedia": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s •"Electric Dylan controversy - Wikipedia": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Dylan_controversy •"Folk rock - Wikipedia": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_rock •"Garage rock - Wikipedia": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garage_rock •"Music of the 1960s: The Praxis of Ideological Change - ScholarWorks | Walden University Research": http://www.publishing.waldenu.edu •"The 1960's - Focus Fashion: Fashion in Rock Music Through the Decades - WMSC 90.3 FM": No direct URL for the source document is available in the provided text, but it cites several external links it used •"The History of Rock": https://www.uncutsubs.co.uk/historyofrock1965 •"Top 40 Songs of 1965 - Ultimate Classic Rock": https://ultimateclassicrock.com/top-40-songs-1965/ •"What is the Most Important Innovation in the History of Rock 'n' Roll?": https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/what-is-the-most-important-innovation-in-the-history-of-rock-n-roll-180979401/ •"Why was there such a sudden explosion of creativity in Rock music in the mid 1960s? : r/AskHistorians - Reddit": https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/7k2m5o/why_was_there_such_a_sudden_explosion_of/ •"“(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction”—The Rolling Stones (1965) - Library of Congress": https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/documents/Satisfaction.pdf

    28 min
  4. Rock History Project, Episode 10 - 1964

    06/07/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 10 - 1964

    1964 dramatically redefined rock and roll, largely due to the British Invasion. The Beatles spearheaded this shift, achieving unprecedented chart dominance by famously holding the top five positions on the Billboard Hot 100 in April. Concurrently, Motown Records in Detroit continued its rise as a successful African American business, achieving significant success and demonstrating black economic independence. Crucially, The Beatles used their influence to challenge racial segregation, refusing to play for divided audiences in the US, which forced venues to integrate and set a vital civil rights precedent.. 1964 year cemented rock and roll's evolving sound and social impact. SOURCES USED: •"What's Going On": Motown and the Civil Rights Movement - eScholarship@BC:◦http://hdl.handle.net/2345/5901 •Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1964 - Wikipedia:◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1964 •British Invasion - Wikipedia:◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Invasion•Cultural impact of the Beatles - Wikipedia:◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_the_Beatles•Electric Dylan controversy - Wikipedia:◦https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Dylan_controversy•Multitracking in the Countercultural 1960s - TeachRock:◦https://teachrock.org/resource/multitracking-in-the-countercultural-1960s/ •The 1960's - Focus Fashion: Fashion in Rock Music Through the Decades - WMSC 90.3 FM:◦https://wmsc.montclair.edu/focus-fashion/the-1960s-focus-fashion-fashion-in-rock-music-through-the-decades/ •Why was Surf Rock... tied to surf? : r/LetsTalkMusic - Reddit:◦https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/1c6g82w/why_was_surf_rock_tied_to_surf/ •“IT TURNS OUT IT WAS QUITE A STATEMENT…” ROCK N' ROLL'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PURSUIT OF RACIAL EQUALITY - Indiana University:◦The provided excerpts for this source do not contain a direct persistent link to the article itself. It is identified as a publication of the "Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East.

    39 min
  5. Rock History Project, Episode 9 - 1963

    06/06/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 9 - 1963

    By 1963, rock and roll was rapidly evolving, shaping itself into something much bigger than its early days. The music world was on the verge of a British Invasion, as The Beatles began their meteoric rise overseas, preparing to change rock forever. Meanwhile, surf rock continued to thrive, with The Beach Boys bringing their signature harmonies to the mainstream. In this episode, we explore the growing global influence of rock, the blending of folk and rock elements, and the artists who were laying the groundwork for the explosion that was about to come. 1963 was a year of anticipation - the calm before the cultural and musical storm that would define the decade. Rock was no longer just a genre - it was officially the sound of rebellion, change, and youth-driven movement.

    29 min
  6. Rock History Project, Episode 8 - 1962

    06/06/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 8 - 1962

    The early 1960s continued to shape rock’s future, bringing new sounds, fresh influences, and shifting cultural tides. 1962 was a year of transition - bridging the gap between the rock and roll pioneers of the ‘50s and the explosive changes that were just on the horizon. In this episode, we explore the rise of surf rock, the growing popularity of soul-infused sounds, and the first whispers of a music revolution brewing overseas. From The Beach Boys’ debut to Ray Charles changing the game, 1962 was a year of experimentation, anticipation, and evolution. The foundation for rock’s biggest shake-up was nearly complete—the next phase of the genre was about to begin.

    41 min
  7. Rock History Project, Episode 7 - 1961

    06/06/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 7 - 1961

    The rock revolution continued in 1961, bringing new sounds, fresh influences, and a growing cultural shift that set the stage for the decade ahead. This episode explores the early stirrings of folk rock, the lasting impact of girl groups and doo-wop, and the artists who kept pushing boundaries while rock and roll found its footing in a changing world. From the soulful harmonies of The Shirelles and the energetic performances of Roy Orbison to the rising influence of Bob Dylan, 1961 was a year of musical evolution. The British Invasion was still on the horizon, but the foundation for rock’s next explosion was being built - one song at a time. Rock wasn’t just a genre anymore; it was quickly becoming the sound of an era.

    26 min
  8. Rock History Project, Episode 6 - 1960

    06/06/2025

    Rock History Project, Episode 6 - 1960

    The 1960s marked the beginning of a musical revolution—one that would transform rock and roll into something bigger, louder, and more rebellious than ever before. In this episode, we explore the changing sound of rock, the emergence of youth-driven counterculture, and the artists who were ready to push the boundaries. From the performances of Chubby Checker and The Everly Brothers to the early stirrings of what would become the British Invasion, 1960 was a year of innovation and anticipation. Rock was shifting from its early roots to something new, preparing for the explosion of creativity that would define the decade. The world was changing, and so was rock and roll. The era of rebels becoming icons had officially begun.

    22 min
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Rock History Project is your backstage pass to the evolution of rock and roll. Starting in 1955, we take a deep dive into the music, the movements, and the moments that shaped generations. From the birth of rock’s rebellious spirit to its global influence, we break down how it changed society and culture—year by year. Whether it's legendary albums, game-changing artists, or the biggest headlines that rocked the world, we cover it all in a way that’s engaging, insightful, and made for true music fans.

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