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This course is a survey of rock music. The focus is on rock music, the musicians and the manner in which sociological, political and economic conditions merged in the evolution of this musical art form. Advisory: ENG 50 CSU, US, Associate Degree Applicable Required text: "Rock Music Styles" by Katherine Charlton
Rock-n-Roll (räk 'n roll) n. First so used (1951) by Alan Freed, Cleveland disc jockey, taken form the song "My Baby Rocks Me with a Steady Roll". The use of rock, roll, rock and roll, etc., with reference to sexual intercourse is traditional in blues, a form of popular music that evolved in the 1950's from rhythm and blues, characterized by the use of electric guitars, a strong rhythm with an accent on the offbeat, and youth-oriented lyrics.