The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974
Explore the evolution of The Rolling Stones from 1962-1974. Learn about their musical journey and impact on rock history.
Explore the evolution of The Rolling Stones from 1962-1974. Learn about their musical journey and impact on rock history.
This course offers a comprehensive survey of the music of the Rolling Stones, tracing their evolution from their roots in the early 1960s through the release of "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" in late 1974. Students will explore the band's formation, their early years as blues enthusiasts, and their rise to become one of the most influential rock bands in history. The curriculum covers key albums, singles, and performances, examining how the Stones' music developed and matured over this crucial period. Topics include their breakthrough in the US, their psychedelic phase, and their definitive 70s rock sound. The course analyzes landmark albums such as "Beggars Banquet," "Let It Bleed," "Sticky Fingers," and "Exile on Main Street," providing context for their creation and impact. Through lectures, audio examples, and historical context, students will gain a deep understanding of the Rolling Stones' musical style, their influences, and their significant contribution to rock and roll.
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What you'll learn
Understand the early formation and influences of The Rolling Stones
Trace the band's evolution from blues enthusiasts to rock innovators
Analyze key albums and singles in the context of 1960s and 1970s music
Explore the Rolling Stones' impact on the British Invasion and American rock scene
Examine the band's songwriting process and musical style development
Investigate the cultural and historical context of the Rolling Stones' music
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Rolling Stones' musical journey from 1962 to 1974, a period that saw the band rise from blues enthusiasts to rock and roll legends. The curriculum is chronologically structured, covering the band's formation, their early singles and albums, their breakthrough in the US, and their evolution through various musical phases. Students will examine key albums such as "Beggars Banquet," "Let It Bleed," "Sticky Fingers," and "Exile on Main Street," analyzing the musical and cultural context of each release. The course also delves into the band's songwriting process, their live performances, and their impact on the music industry. By studying the Stones' work in detail, students will gain insights into the development of rock music during this pivotal era, understanding how the band both reflected and influenced the cultural changes of the 1960s and early 1970s.
Introduction and Students of the Blues
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
The Year of Satisfaction
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Music Matures
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Psychedelia and Beyond
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Exile on Main Street
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
The End of an Era
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Renowned Scholar and Musician Shaping Popular Music Studies
John Covach, a distinguished musicologist and guitarist, holds B.Mus., M.Mus., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan and was a Fulbright scholar in Vienna, Austria. He has taught at prestigious institutions like Interlochen Arts Academy, University of North Texas, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with his students securing prominent academic positions. Covach has published extensively on popular music, twelve-tone music, and aesthetics, co-editing influential works and authoring What’s That Sound?, the leading rock music textbook. He serves on editorial boards and remains an active performer, touring and recording in the U.S. and Europe.
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