History of Rock, Part Two
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About this course: 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. Emerging out of the experimental and ambitious years of late-60s psychedelia, rock splintered into a variet…
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
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- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
About this course: 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. Emerging out of the experimental and ambitious years of late-60s psychedelia, rock splintered into a variety of styles in the 1970s as the music business continued to expand. By the end of the decade, punk and disco had challenged the excesses of the hippie aesthetic, as rock became more commercially streamlined and radio friendly. The emergence and rise of MTV transformed pop music and propelled the careers of Michael jackson and Madonna, while heavy metal and hip hop dominated the late 1980s. Nirvana leads alt-rock's return to simplicity in the early 1990s.
Created by: University of Rochester-
Taught by: John Covach, Professor of Music and Director
Institute for Popular Music
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University of Rochester The University of Rochester is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College, School of Arts and Sciences, and Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are complemented by its Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, and the Memorial Art Gallery.Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction
1 video, 6 readings expand
- Video: Intro
- Reading: General Overview
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Grading and Logistics
- Reading: Music Fundamentals
- Reading: General Overview
- Reading: About the Professor
WEEK 2
The Growing Rock Monster (1970-77)
A series of styles continue to develop the combinations of late-1960s psychedelia: blues-rock, southern rock, progressive rock, jazz-rock, theatrical rock, country rock, and singer-songwriters. Rock becomes increasingly ambitious. [Read Chapter 8 and work through listening guides for that chapter, viewing dedicated video.]
9 videos expand
- Video: Overview of the 1970s
- Video: Blues Rock British Based
- Video: American Blues Rock and Southern Rock
- Video: Progressive Rock
- Video: Jazz-Rock
- Video: Theatrical Rock
- Video: Singer-Songwriters
- Video: British and Canadian Singer-Songwriters
- Video: Country Rock
WEEK 3
Black Pop, Reggae, and the Rise of Disco (1970-79)
Moving along a parallel but mostly separate path, black pop develops with the help of James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone. Motown continues, the rise of funk and Blaxploitation films. Bob Marley and reggae. The emergence of disco the reaction of rock fans. [Read Chapter 9 and work through listening guides for that chapter, viewing dedicated video.]
8 videos expand
- Video: Black Pop in the 1970s Intro
- Video: Sly Stone and the Rise of Funk
- Video: Motown in the 1970s
- Video: Philadelphia Sound
- Video: Blaxploitation Soundtracks
- Video: James Brown George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
- Video: The Rise of Reggae
- Video: Disco
Graded: The Growing Rock Monster (1970-77) and Black Pop, Reggae, and the Rise of Disco (1970-79)
WEEK 4
Mainstream Rock, Punk, and New Wave (1975-79)
Rock style from the early 70s are streamlined and labeled corporate rock, as the music business expands even further. The mega-album. Punk reacts with a return to simplicity. New wave develops the punk attitude. [Read Chapter 10 and work through listening guides and dedicated video.]
9 videos expand
- Video: Module 3 Intro
- Video: Mainstream Rock 1975–80
- Video: Continuities
- Video: Leaner Prog, Louder Singer-Songwriters
- Video: US Punk 1967-75
- Video: UK Punk 1974-77
- Video: American New Wave 1977-80
- Video: British New Wave 1977-80
- Video: Summarizing the 1970s
WEEK 5
I Want My MTV (1980-89)
MTV emerges from a developing cable television industry. Michael Jackson and Thriller. The rise of Madonna, Prince, and Janet Jackson. Does MTV make music more visual than aural? Mainstream rockers continue thrive. [Read Chapter 11 and work through listening guides and dedicated video.]
8 videos expand
- Video: The Rise of MTV
- Video: The Rise of MTV Part Two
- Video: Michael Jackson and Madonna
- Video: Prince and Janet Jackson
- Video: MTV Success Stories
- Video: New Traditionalists and New Wave
- Video: New Acts Old Styles and Blue-Eyed Soul
- Video: Dinosaurs Adapt and Thrive
Graded: Mainstream Rock, Punk, and New Wave (1975-79) and I Want My MTV (1980-89)
WEEK 6
Heavy Metal, Rap, and Indie Rock (1980-89)
Developing out of underground scenes of the late 1970s, heavy metal and hip hop become important mainstream styles in the late 1980s, aided by exposure on MTV. The rock reaction against rap. [Read Chapter 12 and work through listening guides and dedicated video.]
9 videos expand
- Video: Module 5 Intro
- Video: Heavy Metal Grows
- Video: Heavy Metal Hits the Big Time
- Video: Metal Ambition
- Video: The Roots of Rap
- Video: Rap Crosses Over
- Video: CNN for Black People
- Video: Punk Goes Hardcore
- Video: Indie Rock Underground
WEEK 7
Alternative Rock, Rock Alternatives, and Widening Gaps (the 1990s)
The growth of "classic rock" and the development of the history-of-rock awareness. A survey of artists as they relate to earlier trends in the history of rock, including teen idols, hip-hop, 60s-influenced rock, female singer-songwriters, dance music, indie rock, and heavy metal. [Read Chapters 13 and 14 and work through listening guides and dedicated video.]
10 videos expand
- Video: Module 6 Intro
- Video: The Rise of Alternative
- Video: Indie Rock
- Video: Metal and Alternative Extensions
- Video: Hip-Hop in the 1990s
- Video: Classic Rock
- Video: New Rock Traditions
- Video: Female Singer-Songwriters
- Video: Teen Idols
- Video: Electronic Dance Music – Conclusion
Graded: Heavy Metal, Rap, and the Rise of Alternative Rock (1980-89) and Widening Gaps (the 1990s)
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