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Taught by the University of Rochester’s John Covach, The History of Rock Parts One and Two, along with the Music of the Beatles and the Music of the Rolling Stones, have enrolled hundreds of thousands of students worldwide in the last two years. Now you can enroll for all four of these courses on-demand, allowing for the greatest access and the flexibility in learning.
The History of Rock, pt. 1
The course traces rock music from its roots in pop music before 1955 to the end of the 1960s, covering Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
The History of Rock, pt. 2
Part 2 picks up the story in 1970 and continues through the 1990s, featuring discussion of Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Elvis Costello, The Police, U2, Michael Jackson, Guns ‘n Roses, Nirvana, and others.
The Music of the Beatles
Learners focus on one of the most important bands in the history of popular music, beginning with the group’s earliest days. The course progresses through the exciting commercial breakthroughs in the UK and US, to the growing artistic elements on the band’s music in Rubber Soul, to the heady days of psychedelia and Sgt. Pepper, to the last great studio album, Abbey Road.
The Music of the Rolling Stones
traces the band’s music and development from their earliest days in London’s blues revival scene in the early 1960s to It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll of 1974.
Taken together, these four courses provide both a broad survey of rock’s history and focused and in-depth studies of two of its most significant bands.
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The History of Rock, pt. 1
The course traces rock music from its roots in pop music before 1955 to the end of the 1960s, covering Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
The History of Rock, pt. 2
Part 2 picks up the story in 1970 and continues through the 1990s, featuring discussion of Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Elvis Costello, The Police, U2, Michael Jackson, Guns ‘n Roses, Nirvana, and others.
The Music of the Beatles
Learners focus on one of the most important bands in the history of popular music, beginning with the group’s earliest days. The course progresses through the exciting commercial breakthroughs in the UK and US, to the growing artistic elements on the band’s music in Rubber Soul, to the heady days of psychedelia and Sgt. Pepper, to the last great studio album, Abbey Road.
The Music of the Rolling Stones
traces the band’s music and development from their earliest days in London’s blues revival scene in the early 1960s to It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll of 1974.
Taken together, these four courses provide both a broad survey of rock’s history and focused and in-depth studies of two of its most significant bands.
Continue reading...
