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About The Show

Take a whirlwind look at the 60s, the 70s, and the 80sthrough outrageous characters, incredible events and memorable music. HISTORY ROCKS pairs unforgettable news stories with blockbuster songs from the same era. Each segment combines the thrills of a music video with the power of a documentary to create a visceral and cinematic experience. Each hour contains eight mini-documentary music videos that focus on the history of the decade. The program takes a popular song, a known radio hit , and explores a key historical person, place or event that clearly ties-in to that song (ex. Blue Oyster Cult's haunting classic, "Don't Fear The Reaper" paired with the tragic events of Jonestown). These visually exciting "mini-documentaries" are created out of stills, footage, expert interview bites — all set to an inspiring song that immediately takes you back to that era. HISTORY ROCKS balances a young, energetic "pop" style with real history creating a dynamic, engaging visual experience of American history.