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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

By: Andrew Hickey
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 Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.© 2021 A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Music Social Sciences World
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  • PLEDGE WEEK: “Light Flight” by Pentangle

    PLEDGE WEEK: “Light Flight” by Pentangle
    Jul 26 2025
    Erratum: At one point here I say “Cannonball Adderley” when I mean “Nat Adderley”. This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one.

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  • PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake

    PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake
    Jul 25 2025
    This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one.

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  • PLEDGE WEEK: “Living in the Past” by Jethro Tull

    PLEDGE WEEK: “Living in the Past” by Jethro Tull
    Jul 24 2025
    This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one.

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