Explores the factors — musical and cultural — that led to the birth of American rock 'n' roll music in the early 1950s. Covers in detail the genres, styles and people that converged to create this new music.
Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll
Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll
Instructor: Professor David Carlson
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Some basic tenets of rock 'n' roll
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There were many, many genres, styles and sub styles of American pop
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The legend of Robert Johnson and his visit to "the crossroads"
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New Orleans is the city of jazz
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Chicago is where the blues went electric
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The delivery room of rock 'n' roll
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