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

Instructor: Professor David Carlson
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Some basic tenets of rock 'n' roll
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There were many, many genres, styles and sub styles of American pop
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11 videos1 assignment
The Mississippi Delta, an area surrounding the Mississippi River, becomes the cradle of the blues
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The legend of Robert Johnson and his visit to "the crossroads"
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New Orleans is the city of jazz
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Chicago is where the blues went electric
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The delivery room of rock 'n' roll
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Reviewed on May 25, 2016
What an awesome course! I am truly learning about the foundation of what we call Rock n Roll music. The professor does such a wonderful job of instructing this class. Thank you
Reviewed on May 11, 2022
I have taken several Coursera courses and they have all been great. This class was exceptional.
Reviewed on May 22, 2020
Would have enjoyed even MORE of this detailed, researched documentary
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