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
Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll
Instructor: Professor David Carlson
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There are 7 modules in this course
Some basic tenets of rock 'n' roll
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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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5 videos1 assignment
The legend of Robert Johnson and his visit to "the crossroads"
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9 videos1 assignment
New Orleans is the city of jazz
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5 videos1 assignment
Chicago is where the blues went electric
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5 videos1 assignment
The delivery room of rock 'n' roll
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6 videos1 assignment
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Reviewed on Jul 5, 2020
Nice course on the history of Rock n' Roll from the early 1900s to the late 1950s. Well-presented course!
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Reviewed on May 12, 2022
I have taken several Coursera courses and they have all been great. This class was exceptional.
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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2020
Well paced each week. Very engaging lecturer who is passion
Recommended if you're interested in Arts and Humanities
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