What You Didn’t Know: Rock ’n’ Roll History

In this show we will dive into some of the most influential artist and inspiring events that helped to develop the musical genre of Rock ’n’ Roll. We’ll explore how it got started and what lead it to the extremely diverse, wide spread musical flavor that it is today!

Episodes

WYDK: The Rolling Stones Pt. 1

January 25, 2026 • 82 mins

This episode we talk about the origins of the world renowned Rolling Stones! We will cover everything from the reconnecting of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, to the point that The Rolling Stones officially claimed their spot in The British Invasion.

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WYDK: the Beatles Pt. 2

September 8, 2025 • 59 mins

This episode we finish up our dive into the Beatles and the impact that they've had on the development of music today!

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WYDK: The Beatles Pt. 1

August 1, 2025 • 41 mins

This episode we delve into the early days of that ever so popular 4 piece known as the Beatles!

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WYDK: The British Invasion

January 3, 2025 • 46 mins

This episode we give a general overview of the musical and cultural phenomenon commonly known as The British Invasion! We also give some updates regarding the future of this show!

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WYDK: The Surfin’ 60’s

October 4, 2024 • 39 mins

This episode we gather our swim gear and don our sunscreen as we prepare to take a dive and swim through Dick Dale and His Deltones, The Beach Boys, and Jan & Dean. Come with us while we surf into the 60's!

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WYDK: Late 1950’s

September 6, 2024 • 33 mins

This episode we will delve into some of the high points of the late 50's! We'll discuss Bill Haley, Jerry Lee and The Million Dollar Quartet!

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WYDK: Elvis Presley

August 2, 2024 • 18 mins

This episode we take a little dive into the deep ocean that is Elvis Presley! What did he sounded like before he got started? Why does he have writers credit on so many different songs? Take a listen and find out!

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WYDK: Early 1950’s Rock N’ Roll

July 5, 2024 • 30 mins

This episode we cover the big points of two of the most influential artists in the rock music scene of the early 1950's, Little Richard and Ray Charles!

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WYDK: Chuck Berry Pt. 2

June 5, 2024 • 17 mins

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This episode we discuss the career of the great Chuck Berry! We also disclose our plans for the show going forward!

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WYDK: Chuck Berry Pt. 1

May 4, 2024 • 19 mins

In this episode we reveal some things that you may not have known about the father of rock n' roll himself, Mr. Chuck Berry!

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WYDK: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

April 6, 2024 • 28 mins

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This episode we dive into the career of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and discover the impact that her gospel influences had on early Rock 'n' Roll!

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WYDK: T-Bone Walker

March 1, 2024 • 24 mins

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This episode we talk about T-Bone Walker and his contributions to the beginnings of Rock 'n' Roll!

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