You've found the ultimate guide to British rock history, where music journalist Chris Nickson takes you on an incredible journey from 1950s skiffle through to today's hottest sounds. Ministry Of Rock is here to help.
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British Hip-Hop
How British hip-hop fought to find its own sound and finally became a major musical force after decades of struggle.
The Emergence of DIY Record Labels
How punk and pub rock bands bypassed record labels by starting their own in the 1970s.
British Blues
How American blues transformed British music through two pioneering musicians who built a scene from scratch in 1950s London.
British Reggae
How West Indian immigrants shaped British reggae from the 1948 Windrush onwards through bands like Matumbi and Aswad.
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