This course, part 1 of a 2-course sequence, examines the history of rock, primarily as it unfolded in the United States, from the days before rock (pre-1955) to the end of the 1960s. This course covers the music of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Phil Spector, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and many more artists, with an emphasis both on cultural context and on the music itself. We will also explore how developments in the music business and in technology helped shape the ways in which styles developed.
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History of Rock, Part One
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction
The World Before Rock and Roll (1900-1955)
The Birth and First Flourishing of Rock and Roll (1955-59)
The Demise of Rock and the Promise of Soul (1959-63)
The Beatles and the British Invasion (1964-66)
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- 5 stars85.06%
- 4 stars13.20%
- 3 stars0.81%
- 2 stars0.36%
- 1 star0.54%
TOP REVIEWS FROM HISTORY OF ROCK, PART ONE
A cool overview of the History of Rock - Artists, producers, social environment. A nice way to learn about history expressed through music and culture. Very good teacher!
This course has really helped to fill out my piecemeal understanding of the development of rock music. The pace and content of learning has been well considered and Prof Covach is to be congratulated.
I had a great time learning in the course! The professor did a great job in educating and providing an unbiased history of rock music. I had a lot of fun!! Ready for Pt II!!!
Must know for anyone that is interested in where all (most) current/popular music stems from. Explains origins of most American/European music genres.
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