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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

BL

Mar 13, 2018

Provided insight into what I was listening to as a pre-teen. I didn't have the exposure to some of the older roots or the an understanding of the business forces that shaped the music I had access to.

PG

Jan 17, 2017

I found the course to be very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the artists and songwriters that shaped the birth of Rock and Roll and made it into the genre that so many are great fans of.

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By Katherin Y F A

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Nov 23, 2021

Me encantó el curso

By Jill l

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Jul 3, 2021

excellent teacher!

By 晁庚庚

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Apr 14, 2016

what a great course

By Ole L

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Jul 27, 2020

It was really fun!

By Jairo F C O

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Jun 27, 2020

Excellent course.

By Rafael A d C

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Jan 7, 2018

Excellent course!

By Bernardo T

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Aug 10, 2017

Very informative.

By Rachel B

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Jul 30, 2017

Fantastic course!

By Patrick C

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Jul 17, 2017

Very interesting!

By Jesus A B S

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May 16, 2017

Fantastic course.

By Robert C

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Sep 9, 2015

excellent course!

By Antonella M V B

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Apr 13, 2023

Just incredible.

By Margie E

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Sep 17, 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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Nov 30, 2019

Very interesting

By daniel p

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Jan 31, 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 14, 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 15, 2017

very very good

By John W

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Mar 4, 2023

Great course!

By Bhupendra S R

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Mar 14, 2019

good question