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About the 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....

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SH

Sep 29, 2020

Fascinating - really filled out my knowledge and understanding and introduced me to new music - despite having lived through much of the history. Enjoyed the laid back but informed videos.

AP

Feb 12, 2021

Continuing from Part One, the History of Rock course segues into the music scene of 70s and beyond. A thoroughly enjoyable course for anyone interested in any form of music in general.

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By Eric F

Jul 30, 2017

Hello, I am very enjoy about this course. It is a very good overview of rock history and trigger to study some topics deeper. Just a remark, some sessions have not english subttiltes, it is very helpful ;-)

Thanks again.

Regards.

By DIANA B

May 11, 2020

Professor Covach takes you on a fabulous journey of the most representative artists and albums from the late 50s until the 21st century. I witnessed more than 15 hours of history of music and I couldn’t get enough of it.

By Carrie F

Jul 3, 2017

So much fun! I grew up in the 80s, so this second half of the class has been like memory lane for me. I'm a teacher on summer vacation, and I can't think of a better way to spend it than learning about rock and roll!

By Patrick W

Feb 14, 2022

Really interesting course especially if you have done part 1. Puts the different styles of popular music into perspective and shows links between styles that you may not have thought of. Presented really engagingly.

By Susan H

Sep 30, 2020

Fascinating - really filled out my knowledge and understanding and introduced me to new music - despite having lived through much of the history. Enjoyed the laid back but informed videos.

By Gustavo N S

Dec 26, 2019

I really enjoy with this course, the topics were very informative and interesting, with a lot of good examples and information about bands, styles and ages. I recommend the course 100%.

By Adithya P

Feb 13, 2021

Continuing from Part One, the History of Rock course segues into the music scene of 70s and beyond. A thoroughly enjoyable course for anyone interested in any form of music in general.

By Ammar M H

Dec 19, 2015

Amazing course, very academic and objective and yet extremely enjoyable. I'm very grateful for coursera an Prof Covach who made it available and easily accessible.

By Ray W

Aug 16, 2018

Love these two courses.I new alot of the topics but was suprised with a few of the topics.very well organized and understandible.Thanks for a fun course.

By JR L

Jun 2, 2020

This was a fun course and motivates to seek out Part One of the History of Rock. The instructor did a great job to take us on this historical journey.

By Ferdinand P

Mar 18, 2018

Amazing class, just as good as the part one. I learned a lot and made myself several awesome playlists, which I will keep enjoying after this course!

By Camilo G N

Mar 20, 2024

Nice, was well narrated and easy to follow, full of examples and connections that really helps to understand the development of rock and pop music

By Randall L

Oct 7, 2015

Very interesting information. I lived through a lot of this material so it was doubly interesting. Very thorough, unbiased and informative.

By jim t

Apr 21, 2020

this is a great course. i learned a great deal about the history and gained a better understanding of the music i enjoy.

thank you

By Deleted A

Jun 24, 2016

A great course especially if you follow along with the book and use the extra videos and music links from the book's website.

By Christos N

Jul 7, 2020

HELLO TO EVERYONE.

AS A ROCKER AND A RADIO PRODUCER, THIS COURSE WAS EXCATLY WHAT I NEEDED.

THANKS A LOT TO THE PROFESOR .

By Saeideh A

Mar 10, 2017

Loved and truly enjoyed this course! I kind of feel sad it ended. Huge thanks to John Covach for his great enthusiasm.

By Shirley K

Jul 13, 2020

what a fun course! brought me back to the birth of metal and hair bands . thank you so much for doing this course!!

By ines p b

Aug 7, 2023

excelente resumen organizado muy hábilmente y profesor muy versado.Un placer asistir a ambos cursos

By Matialyn M

Mar 26, 2023

Wonderful class, I learned a lot and really enjoyed the process! Thank you! Highly recommend!

By Carlos

Sep 24, 2021

It was really fun to know all the faces of Rock and Roll, very interesting and amazing

By Koos J

Sep 20, 2017

Another very interesting course. Enjoyed it so much and I'm so sad it's finished now!

By Melanie L

Dec 1, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learned so much. The professor is excellent.

By Andrew G

Aug 29, 2015

Excellent Course. Really enjoyed the content and the teachers style in delivery.

By Callum W

Nov 25, 2023

Amazingly well done, the structure and the teaching is spot on! absolute blast!