"The History Of Rock & Roll"

[mrjukebox]

I thought I should inform all posters that the "History Of Rock & Roll" will air on terrestrial radio this weekend-To those of you who never heard this special,it originally aired in 1978 & a revised version came out three years later-Its host is the late Bill Drake-WCBS-FM in New York City is carrying the show-It starts tomorrow morning at 9 AM,Eastern Time-Just go to www.cbsfm.com & you can hear the show in streaming audio-Happy New Year,everyone!

[snarfdude]

the 1978 version is floating around the internet as a torrent, which I happened to stumble across out of a fluke after doing a google search for info about the special. for it's time, it was well produced, and holds up well even today, given some of the questions asked and interviews done of those that have now passed on.

[mrjukebox]

Correction:"The History Of Rock & Roll" started this morning at 6:00-WCBS-FM in New York City will run this classic radio special until Sunday night-Go to www.wcbsfm.com to hear the show in streaming audio.

[at40petebattistini]

Another correction: "The History of Rock & Roll" was first heard in early 1969 in Los Angeles. It was syndicated to a few stations later that year. In fact, WLS in Chicago carried it during the summer of 1969. The 1978 version is an update.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Rock_%26_Roll

[mrjukebox]

Pete,you're correct-The "Reel Radio" website has featured several episodes which originally aired on 93 KHJ in Los Angeles in 1969-The segments were narrated by the late Robert W. Morgan.

[snarfdude]

still, it's fun to get my hands on the 1978 version....I listen to it on my ipod on my lunch break, hosted by the late bill drake himself. apparently there was a 1981 version also.

[snarfdude]

I got my hands on the vinyl for the 1981 version....minus hour 33 and cues....anyone might have those missing pieces?