As soon as 1954, a new style of music-a combination of nation and tempo and blues-was unfolding. Towards the parents of teens, it was worrisome, perhaps even evil. Within this collection of unique recordings from interviews and press meetings, artists discuss the early years of rock ’n’ roll, their issues, and their successes.

Includes legendary moments from Expenses Haley, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Frankie Laine, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul Anka, Small Richard, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, Sammy Davis Jr., Wayne Brown, Johnny Money, the Beatles, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon