Rock and Roll: The Early Days (1984)

John Heard as Narrator Died 2017 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA John Heard Jr. (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American actor. Heard made his debut appearance in film with the ensemble Between the Lines (1977).

Alan Freed as Himself Died 1965 · Windber, Pennsylvania, USA Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance...

Jerry Lee Lewis as Himself Died 2022 · Ferriday, Louisiana, USA Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 - October 28, 2022) was an American pianist, singer and songwriter..

Little Richard as Himself Died 2020 · Macon, Georgia, USA Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was a flamboyant and groundbreaking American singer, songwriter and musician. Little Richard was a pioneering...

Elvis Presley as Self Died 1977 · Tupelo, Mississippi, USA Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American businessman, entrepreneur, singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the...