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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2022 · 17 MIN

Episode 1: Rock n' Roll's Sonic Boom

from The Musicscope · host Mike Grubb

On our inaugural episode, we dive into the origins of Rock n' Roll. In the late 1940's and early 1950's, technology, culture, and regions merged to create a unique blend of music that ignited the Rock N Roll movement. We explore early contributions from Howlin' Wolf, Ike Turner, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Little Richard, and more. We also examine the cultural significance of Rock N Roll to teenagers around the world.Check out the full playlist, with each song discussed in the episode below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zi6z0Vsjj8wH1RE9eCS3V?si=dade8c043c1f4624Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore nextSupport the showThe Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists. 

On our inaugural episode, we dive into the origins of Rock n' Roll. In the late 1940's and early 1950's, technology, culture, and regions merged to create a unique blend of music that ignited the Rock N Roll movement. We explore early contributions from Howlin' Wolf, Ike Turner, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Little Richard, and more. We also examine the cultural significance of Rock N Roll to teenagers around the world. Check out the full playlist, with each song discussed in the episode below: h...

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