One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

Overview

For many music fans, history is divided into the long, dull centuries before rock 'n' roll was born and the exciting decades since, when the influential musical form changed the world. This documentary traces the early years of this audio revolution, featuring historic footage and interviews with several musical pioneers, including Little Richard, Bill Haley and The Comets, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddley.

Directed by Mark McLaughlin

Top cast

Hugh Hefner

Roy Orbison

Lou Diamond Phillips

Dennis Quaid

Tony Sheridan

Nicol Williamson

Luis Valdez

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