Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll

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The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names have a lot to thank him for.

The Brummie musicologist reveals more big rock names have a lot to thank him for. Stars Graham Fellows. From September 2001.

Rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor Brian Appleton reveals more big names in rock have a lot to thank him for.

Brian performs the first progressive-rock song ever written.

He also reveals how he inadvertently encouraged The Who to smash up their equipment and was instrumental in Phil Collins becoming the lead singer in Genesis. 

Series of comic lectures, written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Producer: Dawn Ellis

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.

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Series of rock music lectures by the musicologist and part-time media studies tutor.

Series of rock music lectures by the musicologist and part-time media studies tutor.  Written by and starring Graham Fellows.

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