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History of Rock Music I - From the Early Blues to the 1960s

Learners: 451

Instructor: Vasilis Kallis

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of the history of rock music, from its roots in the blues to the exciting rock genres of the 1960s. Learn about the various rock genres, sub-genres and styles, the artists that played a role in the arrival and evolution of rock music, and the stylistic and other characteristics of each rock genre and sub-genre. Understand the relationship between them and the role of the economic, political, and social parameters in the shaping of rock music. Discover why Pink Floyd is differentiated from The Rolling Stones, why Jimi Hendrix is considered an immensely influential rock guitarist, and the role of the social and political aspects in the San Francisco Hippies movement and the emergence of psychedelic rock. Join this course to gain a comprehensive overview of the history of rock music.▼▲

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Cost:

Paid

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Udemy

Certificate:

Paid Certification

Language:

English

Start Date:

2018-04-22

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Updated in [July 27th, 2023]

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the history of rock music, from its roots in the blues to the exciting rock genres of the 1960s. It covers the various rock genres, sub-genres and styles, the artists that played a role in the arrival and evolution of rock music, and the stylistic and other characteristics of each rock genre and sub-genre and the relationship between them. It also examines the role of the economic, political, and social parameters in the shaping of rock music. Through this course, learners will gain an understanding of how Pink Floyd is differentiated from The Rolling Stones, why Jimi Hendrix is considered an immensely influential rock guitarist, and the role of the social and political aspects in the San Francisco Hippies movement and the emergence of psychedelic rock.