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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

SM

Oct 1, 2016

This course has really helped to fill out my piecemeal understanding of the development of rock music. The pace and content of learning has been well considered and Prof Covach is to be congratulated.

BL

Mar 12, 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.

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By jiong s

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Apr 7, 2018

great course with all those details to help to understand more about the history of rock music. many thanks .

By Juan C V L

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Apr 2, 2016

Great course. Greetings from Colombia. With this course I've found the best lessons about Rock Music. Thanks

By Jhose A G

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Dec 6, 2015

Thanks for this interesting and enjoyable course. I´m looking forward to do the part two of History of Rock.

By John R

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Nov 2, 2015

This course rocks! (no pun intended). Great professor, fun and relevant content, and excellent presentation.

By Esteban M

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Oct 14, 2020

Excelent! John Covach is a wise, tranquil and amazing teacher. I will do the second part. Thank You, John!

By Jeff K

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May 6, 2020

Such a good course! It only makes you wish there was time to go more in depth about every topic covered!

By Niki

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May 6, 2020

Great Teacher :) Really enjoyed this course. It was well-rounded, clear and very interesting. Thank you !

By Franc M

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Oct 6, 2020

I have enjoyed a lot this course and learned a lot of things. Hoping to start part 2 as soon as I can!

By Ricardo J P D L T

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May 16, 2021

An excellent course where you can learn how rock starts and takes form!! I can't wait to take part 2!

By Mauricio A S P

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Aug 14, 2019

Te entrega mucho conocimiento de la historia del rock y en realidad de la música en general, muy bueo

By Carrie F

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Jun 26, 2017

Great info, I loved listening to the music and learning about the bands! Can't wait to get to Part 2!

By Cathy G

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Jan 24, 2017

Extremely knowledgeable teacher!! You will learn amazing facts and details of the rise of rock music.

By Michael V

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Nov 8, 2015

Terrific course. John Covach knows the material and presents it well. Enjoyed the course immensely.

By Maurice W

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May 5, 2022

widen my knowledge on rock development and enriched my knowledge on other then rock developments!

By Geert P

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Oct 8, 2016

Great course, with great stories. A Professor you can listen to for hours. Absolutely top notch!

By Huang K

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Jan 15, 2016

The professor gives a fun speech on music and I really enjoy watching as well as listening in his

By Steve M

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Apr 13, 2020

Great insight and learning course about the greatest music in the world,

Rock and roll! 🎼🤪🎸

By Ferdinand P

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Jan 26, 2018

A truly amazing class. I had a great time and learned a lot. I'm looking forward to Part 2!

By 任欣雨

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Dec 4, 2016

Very good course for beginner to know about rock history,looking forward to join the Part.2

By Aline D

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Mar 2, 2016

I loved the content and found the teacher spectacular. This is a really fun course to take.

By Brendan C

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Nov 14, 2018

This was fantastic preparation to help me teach a course using this text next school year.

By Sier i t 7

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Mar 16, 2022

i love these courses they are by far my favorite on coursera! thank you history of rock!!

By luis g

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Aug 13, 2017

Really nice course to know about history of music on the first 6 decades of XX century

By Christine H

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Jan 3, 2021

Fascinating. I used the textbook to accompany the lectures and it was of great value