A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

Andrew Hickey

Topics: Music History · Documentary · History

No. 2 in Music▲14

Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.

Latest episodeSong 187, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie, Part One, “Commencing Countdown Engines On”November 1, 2026

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Latest episodes

1. Song 187, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie, Part One, “Commencing Countdown Engines On”November 1, 2026
2. Song 186: “Frownland” by Captain Beefheart and His Magic BandSeptember 3, 2026 · 161 min
3. Song 185: “Peaches En Regalia” by Frank ZappaJuly 21, 2026 · 159 min
4. Teaser Trailer: It’s a Superpower??July 21, 2026 · 2 min
5. Song 184: “The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes” by the GTOsJuly 21, 2026 · 90 min
6. Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, Part 2: “His Disciples Lead Him In”March 22, 2026 · 124 min
7. Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, part 1: Always Playing CleanFebruary 12, 2026 · 105 min
8. Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy CliffDecember 18, 2025 · 110 min
9. Song 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater RevivalNovember 3, 2025
10. Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”September 30, 2025

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