MUS 301 History of Rock and Roll
This course will enable students to trace the musical stylistic and societal impact of Rock and Roll music from its origins in the mid-Twentieth Century to the present day. Many of the American and British artists, innovators, and industry names of the Rock music phenomenon will be discussed, as well as the music's reflections on and reactions to events in our society. Musical styles discussed include Tin Pan Alley, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Rockabilly, Country and Western, and Jazz, and their contributions toward the many different stylistic subcategories that have emerged under the umbrella of Rock music.
Offered
Summer
Notes
3 HOURS (3-0-0); GAHD