MUSC 1124 — Rock and Roll History
Since World War II, American popular music has been one of the nation’s largest cultural exports. The multi-billion-dollar industry has made superstars out of otherwise unknown artists and cast a long shadow over popular culture across the globe. Explore its origins and discover the moments when new styles emerge, often driven by a desire for musical change, but also as a reaction to significant social, political, and business influences. This course will present the student a scholarly examination of the musical development of rock and roll from the fundamental musical characteristics and social influences of its African roots through innovators and innovations of today.