Dylan Goes Electric, Beatles Autograph & Frank Zappa Collage

An all rock-and-roll episode featuring stories on Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Frank Zappa.

Dylan Goes Electric, Beatles Autograph & Frank Zappa Collage History Detectives

Premiered July 16, 2012
Dylan Goes Electric, Beatles Autograph & Frank Zappa Collage

In this episode, Elyse Luray and Wes Cowan investigate whether they have found the long-lost electric Fender Stratocaster Bob Dylan plugged in at the 65’ Newport Folk Festival. Tukufu Zuberi tracks down some treasured Beatles autographs allegedly signed for two brothers in Miami Beach. And Gwendolyn Wright investigates the little-known artistic side of musical iconoclast, Frank Zappa.

About the Program

History Detectives

America's top gumshoes are on the case to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Exploring historical objects and the stories behind them, History Detectives crisscrosses the country delving into legends, folklore and personal histories to discover potentially extraordinary objects in everyday American homes.

Here’s your ticket to stream.

Stream the best of public television on demand with GPB Passport: MASTERPIECE dramas and mysteries, NOVA, Ken Burns documentaries, Finding Your Roots and more. Binge full seasons, get early access to new episodes before they air on television and catch up on programs you missed with this powerful donor benefit from GPB!