Television
Charting Rock History: The history of rock ‘n’ roll will be charted in a new 10-hour PBS series that traces the evolution of the genre from its roots up to the present.
June 1, 1993
Music
Parton bowed out of contention for the Rock Hall of Fame, but her strident independence, embrace of artifice and reinvention all scream rock ‘n’ roll.
March 15, 2022
Joan Jett’s cover of the Arrows’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” was a hit from the moment it arrived on the airwaves in 1982.
May 28, 2015
Critic’s Notebook: The Grammy nominations and other symptoms suggest rock ‘n’ roll might be near the end. With hip-hop and more fulfilling rock’s old roles, what’s the merciful thing to do?
Jan. 23, 2014
Archives
A Fullerton Museum exhibit pays homage to the county’s influence on the genre. Think Righteous Brothers, Dick Dale, Leo Fender and F.C. Hall.
Dec. 19, 2004
YOUR article about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubbing rappers is ridiculous [“Rock Hall of Fame Leaves Rappers Out of Its New Class,” by Chris Lee, Nov. 29].
Dec. 3, 2005
Some black artists fear the industry will push them aside in an effort to capitalize on the budding mainstream market. That’s what happened to rock ‘n’ roll.
May 15, 2000
Musicians from all genres mourned the death of 1950s rock ’n’ roll singer Fats Domino on Tuesday, as did a U.S. congressman, an NFL coach and others.
Oct. 25, 2017
Movies
A whole new movie genre began with Bill Haley & the Comets’ pulsating song “Rock Around the Clock.”
May 17, 2004
Obituaries
Ivry Gitlis, an acclaimed violinist who played with famed conductors, rock stars and jazz bands around the world, has died in Paris at 98.
Dec. 25, 2020