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About the Course

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. Rock emerged in the mid 1950s as a blending of mainstream pop, rhythm and blues, and country and western--styles that previously had remained relatively separate. This new style became the music of the emerging youth culture and was often associated with teen rebellion. We will follow the story of how this rowdy first wave of rock and roll (1955-59) was tamed in the early 60s but came roaring back with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and then went psychedelic by the end of the decade....

Top reviews

MC

Aug 28, 2015

This course was EXCELLENT! It held my interest the entire time, exposed me to so much music I had not yet heard, and I am excited to take Part

AK

Apr 16, 2020

Would highly recommend this course for those interested learning about the roots of Rock and where the great bands of the 60's got their musical influence from.

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By Robert A

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Nov 16, 2017

Awesome course. Very in depth and easy to understand. I can't wait for Part 2

By Cliff B

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Sep 6, 2019

Awesome course!! Who knew that you could study Rock & Roll history like this.

By David M

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Apr 28, 2022

Well crafted and insightful course on the history of rock at the early stages

By Michael H

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Jan 24, 2016

A first rate course which has brought me hours of pleasure and has rekindled

By Melanie L

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Aug 7, 2020

Wonderful course and wonderful professor. I loved it and will take Part 2!!

By Ximena C

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Jun 22, 2021

aprendes mucho sobre la historia del rock es muy entretenido e interesante

By maximiliano l

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Jun 28, 2020

muy bueno , completo con interesantes puntos de vista, realmente me sirvio

By Dave W

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May 2, 2020

A lot of fun, and a great overview of how rock music developed in the U.S.

By Lucio M

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Oct 10, 2021

Curso muy completo e interesante, con un instructor altamente capacitado.

By Rebecca R

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Oct 19, 2016

It really informed me on the importance of rock and roll through history.

By Kellie B

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Mar 26, 2022

loved it! There was so much that i didnt know. Cant wait for part 2 😊

By Guillermo F

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May 30, 2016

I´m amazed with the detail of the course. Absolutely marvelous. Thanks!

By Shirley K

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Jul 10, 2020

such a fun course! brought back great memories of the history of rock!

By IOANNIS B

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Nov 3, 2018

Great course.I am going to study History of Rock Part 2 in the future!

By LiJing F

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Nov 1, 2015

The professor is so charming! I am sure he gets well with Woody Allen.

By Riffka S

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Sep 1, 2021

I had an amazing time learning with this class, I'm so glad I did it!

By Eduardo D S L

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May 30, 2021

Very interesting course, specially if you are into music or a big fan

By Ishen P

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Aug 14, 2015

Thoroughly enjoyed the course, and found some new music along the way

By Cheyenne M

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Sep 9, 2020

Amazing! So well taught, easy to follow, fun, and I learned so much!

By Maksym H

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Apr 28, 2019

Very cool! I'd like to thank everobody who have created this course.

By Jeff M

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Aug 16, 2016

John Covach really knows his stuff, I would like to take part 2 now.

By Sofia P

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Nov 4, 2020

I learned so much, the course is amazing. Definitely taking part 2.

By Katarina P

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Apr 15, 2023

Interesting, enlightening, I enjoyed taking this course very much

By Bill M

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Sep 15, 2020

Very insightful, interesting and well taught. Really enjoyed it.

By Gavin O

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Mar 23, 2017

An absolutely outstanding course! Nothing else needs to be said.