Rock Music of the 1970s: Redefining Rock

Location:

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC, USA

Cost:

$ 100.00 per person

Duration:

1h 30min

About this experience

Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am 
August 21 – September 25 (no class September 21

 

The roots of rock music run deep in modern American history and culture. From the blending of different musical styles such as blues, country, jazz, and folk to its connection to culture and politics, rock music has had a tremendous impact on our society. The 60s had been a turbulent time in America. After a decade of politics, protests, drugs, civil rights, and the peace and love movement, fans of rock music were looking for something new and fresh. The 70s rose to the occasion in fine fashion. New musical styles blossomed that stretched the definition of what was considered rock music. From punk to progressive, hard to soft, soul to disco, the 70s had something for every rock music lover. Dust off your favorite polyester leisure suit, dig those flared-leg jeans out of the closet, and get ready to leave the 60s behind. Next stop: the exciting world of 1970s rock and roll! (Note: Course may contain offensive language and material.  It’s rock and roll!) 

  1. Goodbye hippies! Hello…Iggy?
  2. Heaven and Hell: Prog vs. Punk
  3. Hard and soft: Taking Rock to Extremes
  4. Disco or Disc-No! 
  5. Classic Rock Comes into its Own   

  Refund Policy

To receive a refund, a written request must be received 3 business days before the first class. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Cancellation requests received less than 3 business days before the first class but before the second meeting will receive a 50% refund.  ALL written requests should be emailed to emeritus@spartanstrategiesinc.org or mailed to the address below.

Spartan Strategies, Inc.
Attn: Emeritus Society
5900 Summit Avenue, #201
Browns Summit, NC  27214

Your Host

Dr. Brian Carter (DMA, University of Michigan) is a Lecturer at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro School of Music and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at Elon University. Prior to recently returning to his home of Greensboro, he was a professional opera and classical concert singer, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Music at Washington State University where he specialized in Vocal Studies and Literature, and History of Rock Music.