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.
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.
4.7 (138 ratings)
PM
Jun 15, 2020
Ability to integrate even small soundbites of audio enhances the lecture material.
Prof. "Rock" visiting notable landmarks adds a positive dimension to the lectures.
LB
Sep 2, 2021
This was an entertaining, complete synopsis of the beginning of rock n' roll. The teacher is engaging, and and there is a good selection of music.
From the lesson
In the beginning: American popular music
There were many, many genres, styles and sub styles of American pop
Executive Director of the Center for Media Innovation + Research and Cox/Palm Beach Post Professor of New Media Journalism