The History of Rock 'n' Roll
8.2
1995
10 hr 0 min
Documentary
, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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- Cast:
- Tom Petty , Little Richard , Quincy Jones , Bono , Carl Perkins , Jerry Lee Lewis , Neil Sedaka
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