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The History of Norwegian Rock Music

2004 ★ 7.5 1 season 12 eps TV-MA
Documentary

«Norsk Rocks Historie» is a Norwegian documentary series about the history of rock'n'roll music in Norway.

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The History of Norwegian Rock Music is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Arvid Esperø, Per Kristian Olsen has 1 season and 12 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 4 viewers.

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Episodes 12 total across 1 season

12 episodes20040 watched
S1 · E1
30m
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1958–1960: Rock’n'roll✓
Sep 19, 2004
American rock enters Norway and turns the perception of what popular music is upside down. And what really happened during the rock riots in Oslo in 1956?
S1 · E2
30m
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1960–1964: Shadowstida✓
Sep 26, 2004
Inspired by The Shadows, shadows bands spring up across the country in the sixties. And the parent generation calls their music barbed-wire music.
S1 · E3
30m
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1964–1967: Beatgrupper✓
Oct 3, 2004
Surrounded by screaming girls, parties, and scandals, the Pussycats are the first to live out what we associate with the sixties: Protest, colour, and free sex.
S1 · E4
30m
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1966–1969: Rhythm’n & psykedelia✓
Oct 10, 2004
As the generational conflict intensifies, a rawer and bolder pop music emerges: Rhythm and blues.
S1 · E5
30m
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1969–1977: Fra viserock til rock på norsk✓
Oct 17, 2004
Throughout the 60s, only the schlager singers sing in Norwegian. Then the Norwegian singer-songwriter wave emerges.
S1 · E6
30m
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1971–1977: Progressiv rock✓
Oct 24, 2004
In the 70s, people begin in earnest to buy records. The record companies smell money, and the artists dream of breaking through abroad.
S1 · E7
30m
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1977-1980: Punk✓
Oct 31, 2004
With an intense hatred of the record industry, harsh opinions that disco sucks, and an appearance that scares most people senseless, the punks take over Norway.
S1 · E8
30m
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1980-tallet✓
Nov 7, 2004
In the 80s, the record market explodes, also in Norway. But it’s pop that sells, not rock.
S1 · E9
30m
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De fire store✓
Nov 14, 2004
Even though the punks try to make Norwegian a rock language, it’s only when deLillos, Raga Rockers, Jokke, and DumDum Boys enter the stage that it takes off.
S1 · E10
30m
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Nummer 1 i USA✓
Nov 21, 2004
Norwegian rock and pop musicians have always dreamed of making it abroad. Finally, it happens: A-ha goes to the top in the USA.
S1 · E11
30m
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Rockens nisjer✓
Nov 28, 2004
In the 90s, rock’s niches grow large enough to embrace narrow genres, and Norwegian techno, black metal, and world music conquer Europe.
S1 · E12
30m
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Veien videre✓
Dec 5, 2004
At the turn of the millennium, many new artists have risen to prominence. They chart their own course for pop and rock.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The History of Norwegian Rock Music have?

The History of Norwegian Rock Music has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

Is The History of Norwegian Rock Music still on the air?

The History of Norwegian Rock Music has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The History of Norwegian Rock Music?

The History of Norwegian Rock Music airs on NRK1.

When did The History of Norwegian Rock Music first air?

The History of Norwegian Rock Music first aired on September 19, 2004.

Per Kristian Olsen
Per Kristian Olsen
Narrator

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