Explores the factors — musical and cultural — that led to the birth of American rock 'n' roll music in the early 1950s. Covers in detail the genres, styles and people that converged to create this new music.
Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll
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Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll
Instructor: Professor David Carlson
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SG
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
I was very curious about the Rock and Roll genre ever since I heard the Led Zeppelin song Stairway to Heaven. The lecture has been informative and fun. Thank you very much!
BR
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2019
I loved this class... it was lively and well presented covering a wide variety of early influences on rock'n'roll. I would sign up for a continuing class if it was available.
AP
Reviewed on May 11, 2022
I have taken several Coursera courses and they have all been great. This class was exceptional.
