This course, part 2 of a 2-course sequence, examines the history of rock, primarily as it unfolded in the United States, from the early 1970s to the early 1990s. This course covers the music of Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers, Carole King, Bob Marley, the Sex Pistols, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Metallica, Run-DMC, and Nirvana, 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.
History of Rock, Part Two
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Students will be able to summarize and describe how rock music progressed from the early 1970's through the early 1990's.
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Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023
Great course. I really enjoyed both part one and two and I would have put five star but experienced video glitches at times. I highly recommend for anyone who likes this sort of thing.
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Reviewed on Feb 12, 2021
Continuing from Part One, the History of Rock course segues into the music scene of 70s and beyond. A thoroughly enjoyable course for anyone interested in any form of music in general.
NB
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2015
John Covach's lectures are clear and well-thought out, and he does a good job of fielding the "fan mentality" that so often plagues other rock history and music history courses.
