The Heart of Rock 'n Roll: A History of Popular Music in American Culture (1950-2000)

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Ever since Jackie Brenston and His Delta cats recorded "Rocket 88" for Sam Philips in 1951, Rock 'n Roll music has been at the forefront of American popular culture. In this course we'll investigate the history and development of rock- and pop-based music in the latter half of the 20th century and how changes in society affected music in each decade. Prerequisites: Preceded or accompanied by Music 1130, Music 1131, Music 1132, Music 1134, Music 1135, or Music 1136.