Bill Haley performs on stage with a band in front of a live audience.

The video explores the origins and evolution of rock and roll, starting in 1951. It highlights the creation of a song that contributed to the coining of the term 'rock and roll' by Alan Freed. The genre's cultural impact on a generation seeking to break away from traditional norms is discussed, along with its evolution from the 1950s through the 1970s.

How did the style of rock and roll differ from the previous generation's music?

What motto became popular as rock and roll evolved into the 60s?