Rock 'N' Roll Inventions

See how stereo sound, music videos, CDs, and digital downloads changed rock 'n' roll forever.

See how the electric guitar emerged from back row player to center stage superstar.

Witness the technological developments in music recording, from studio innovations to mobile capabilities.

From the Mellotron to the Minimoog, see how synthesized sound took music to futuristic worlds and astronomical heights.

See how sound effects like echo, reverb, distortion and sampling evolved to become part of the musical mainstream.

Revisit the history of the rock concert and see how bands and artists use technology to keep upping the wow factor.