This Tuesday, Rock Legends trades in the stadium-sized bombast of arena rock for something a little more…earthy. “Roots Rock” explores the back-to-basics movement that emerged as a reaction against the excesses of psychedelic and progressive rock. Think less laser light shows and more, well, organic. The episode takes a look to examine the genre’s defining characteristics, tracing its influences from folk and world music traditions.
While the term “roots music” often gets tossed around like a well-worn acoustic guitar, it’ll be interesting to see how Rock Legends defines and contextualizes it. Will they focus on the genre’s pioneers, the artists who stripped away the layers of studio wizardry to reveal the raw essence of rock and roll? Or will the episode take a broader view, exploring the diverse range of artists who have incorporated folk and world music elements into their sound?
One hopes for a balanced approach, acknowledging the genre without getting bogged down in academic debates about authenticity and influence. Tune in Tuesday to see how Rock Legends handles this often-overlooked corner of rock history.
Rock Legends: Roots Rock airs Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 8:00 pm on AXS TV.
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