Rock Legends continues to look into the fascinating history of rock and roll, exploring the integral role of the guitar and amplification in shaping this iconic genre. The upcoming episode, “Guitar Legends,” highlights how amplification transformed the guitar into the defining sound of rock and roll.
The episode traces the evolution of rock and roll, looking at how it embraced and amplified the blues to create a distinct sound. With powerful amplification, the guitar took center stage, becoming the heartbeat of rock and roll from its earliest days.
There is a good solid mix of insightful interviews and archival footage too.
Rock Legends: Guitar Legends airs Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on AXS TV.