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The Gospel to Pop Rule.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at some pop singers who got their start in gospel. Artists discussed include Sam Cooke, Johnny Taylor, The Five Royales, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, James Brown, and Shirley Ceasar.

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07:14

Record Mogul Bobby Robinson.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Bobby Robinson and his Harlem record labels which were responsible for such hits as "Kansas City," and "Fannie Mae," and for launching the career of Gladys Knight.

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05:58

The Sounds of 1982.

Rock historian Ed Ward concludes his look at the last four decades of rock with a profile of 1982.

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07:00

The Sounds of 1962.

Rock historian Ed Ward continues his look at the last four decades in rock. Today he turns the clock back to 1962.

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