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An look at the origins of British R'n'B, dating back to the 1950s jazz and folk movements, and paving the way for bands like Blues Incorporated.

A look at the Pop Rock sound of the 70s and 80s, and the bands that embraced this blend of punk minimalism and pop melodies such as The Cars and Huey Lewis and the News.

The series continues with an explanation of the unique and distinctive sound of psychedelic rock. With music from The Moody Blues and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

The Chicago Blues sound replaced acoustic instruments with amplified versions, birthing a movement that stars such as Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters embraced.