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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

AK

Apr 17, 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 Juan C A E

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Dec 1, 2020

Great! Excellent teacher.

By Ankit S G

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Mar 14, 2019

Music is very important

By 동현 김

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Jun 17, 2017

Learned so many things.

By 陳志彬

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Dec 28, 2024

funny and professional

By Kathleen O

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May 23, 2022

My favorite so far....

By Mauricio S M

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Aug 21, 2021

Muy completo el curso.

By Sasha

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Mar 14, 2019

Great course. Thanks.

By JO Y J

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Jun 19, 2018

It was a great course

By Nugrahanto W

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Jul 5, 2017

Godd history lessons

By GIEDRE

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Nov 5, 2015

must know, must see!

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 Libero P

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Aug 23, 2025

Πολύ καλό μάθημα.

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