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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.

CR

Dec 11, 2020

Amazing teacher with incredible knowledge of the history of rock. From the very beggining you're hooked with all the many different and interesting stories he uses as references.I recommend 200%.

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By EDGARDO A M R

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Oct 12, 2020

Muy buen curso, pero faltan mas imágenes y videos de bandas a las cuales hacen referencia. Pero, aprendí bastante.

By Zachary B

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Oct 15, 2015

Instructor is very articulate. The layouts for all of the lessons are very simple and easy to maneuver.

By Yana N

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Mar 24, 2016

Thank you for the course. It's really interesting! I enjoy it so much, especially the quizzes :)

By Wayne M

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Oct 27, 2020

Very well produced and great visuals. Sessions were just the right length and not dragged out.

By Mark L

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Oct 7, 2015

Good course, but I was disappointed that clips of some of the music weren't played.

By Abellot a

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May 21, 2018

lástima que no esté en castellano 100%. Me ha parecido muy útil. Muchas gracias

By Dave E

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Jan 11, 2020

Buen curso! Muchos datos importantes sintetizados y bien explicados.

By Mark S

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Jan 16, 2017

Well done. Lot of material covered. I enjoyed it.

By Garry K

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Jul 14, 2017

A lot of great info and it was easy to understand.

By Jade

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Sep 8, 2018

Engaging and an overall very informative course.

By Raymond D

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Oct 10, 2017

Great course! Well presented. Very informative.

By Adam L

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Nov 14, 2016

Good overview of the birth of Rock

By HIMANSHU R

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Mar 11, 2019

overall fab....

By Laura H

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May 7, 2018

nice ponytail

By Thomas T

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Oct 18, 2016

Very good

By Jorge J D L C G

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Jul 7, 2025

great

By Aitana D P

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Jun 29, 2021

By Aimi I

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Sep 18, 2015

better than my other courses

By Aldo G M A

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Feb 2, 2025

Demasiada información y los tests son demasiado específicos en canciones, años.... por otro lado, en las evaluaciones están traduciendo los nombres de las bandas y/o sellos discográficos lo cual confunde.

By Tayler G

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Feb 1, 2023

"History of rock" with no mention of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.? Not very well researched.

By Russell P

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Apr 14, 2018

Wish I could give negative stars