MUSIC OF THE PEOPLE: THE BEATLES

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The Beatles are arguably the most influential and important rock band in history. Their music influenced not only the shape of popular music but youth culture. Course objectives are to learn the history of the music of the Beatles from their early influences and formation to their break-up and legacy; to understand the relationship of this music to larger cultural, political, and economic formations; to become familiar with aspects of the diverse musical structures used in their music; and to become familiar with the advances in sound and recording technology their music spawned and influenced innovation to music today.