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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 29, 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

LC

Jan 12, 2021

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!

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By Antonella M V B

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Apr 13, 2023

Just incredible.

By Margie E

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Sep 18, 2020

Excellent course

By César L d F

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Aug 12, 2020

The best course!

By Le G

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Dec 1, 2019

Very interesting

By daniel p

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Feb 1, 2017

Keep on rockin´!

By Frédéric G

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May 11, 2016

Fantastic course

By Alvaro D C

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Sep 3, 2021

Muy buen curso

By Jesús B B

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Sep 26, 2016

Excelente curso

By Johana K R B

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Nov 15, 2024

Muy interesnte

By pingüino

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Jun 20, 2021

increíble!!!!!

By Randy I

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Nov 8, 2020

Rock n Roll!!!

By 장정원

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Aug 16, 2017

very very good

By John W

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Mar 5, 2023

Great course!

By Bhupendra S R

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Mar 14, 2019

good question

By Masaru O

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Aug 27, 2017

Great course!

By Paul S

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Nov 7, 2017

Great Lesson

By Jose A H E

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May 14, 2022

GOOD CURSE.

By Claudia A R P

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Apr 22, 2021

Really good

By Rafael U V

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Nov 4, 2019

Excellent!!

By 叶汉荣

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Oct 16, 2017

informative

By Erik G

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Mar 12, 2025

Excelente

By Chaitanya T

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May 7, 2020

Excellent

By Jocelyn S

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Feb 22, 2019

Excellent

By Marco A C

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Sep 24, 2018

Excelent!

By Flavio M T G

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Aug 17, 2024

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