Episode 2: Early 1954 -- A detailed examination of rock's twin towers, Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, with an occasional discussion of their music. Both are proved to be gods sent to walk among mere mortals. Brian Setzer states, "The first time Elvis opened his mouth to sing it sounded incredible, like something from heaven. I am sure of this." We hear America singing.

Episode 3: July 16, 1954 -- A day in the life of the Sun Sessions with Elvis, focusing on an alternate take of "I Love You Because" and the way it irrevocably shaped American culture.

Episode 4: Late 1954-1958 -- More on the lives of Elvis and Chuck Berry as they become stars. Also includes photographs of Buddy Holly, Ray Charles and Little Richard. Snippets of classic rock songs can sometimes be heard in the background, as the narrator makes it clear that these were the glory years for rock and roll.

Episode 5: 1959 to present -- The decline and fall of rock and roll. Though the first couple years of the British Invasion produced some decent music, rock's best days were clearly in the past. Almost every rock record put out after 1965 is certified worthless, specifically the horror of Hendrix, the vileness of punk, and the abomination of hip-hop. A brief moment of hope emerged when Chuck Berry managed to have a number one hit in 1972 with "My Ding-A-Ling," but this proved to be an aberration in rock's pathetic decline. Guest commentator Richard Meltzer makes it clear that rock and roll is a dead art form. Fortunately it is still possible to hear rock the way it was meant to be played, as this film clearly demonstrates, thanks to the music of Brian Setzer and other fine musicians who know how to respect tradition.

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