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Rock History Final

Adam — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:11:29 +0000

This last test will differ from the typical multiple choice final. Instead, you’ll just answer the following 3-part question as completely as possible.

Select Elvis, The Beatles or another artist/band you feel is the most significant to the history of Rock music in the US.
Discuss the reasons for your choice musically, historically and socially.
Defend why your choice is better than Elvis, The Beatles or both if you chose someone else.

Answers will be graded on completeness, quality of argument and historical accuracy. You don’t have to win the argument to recieve a good score, but the argument needs to be plausible and well thought out. Please type the paper and submit it on the day of the final (regular class time on Monday). If you choose, you may hand-write it in class, but you’ll be limited to completing the paper by 7:00pm. Why put yourself through the time limit?

Any questions? If you don’t mind them being public, please post them in the comments here so others can learn from your clarifications. Otherwise, email or use the contact button above.

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Those pesky powerpoints

Adam — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:59:59 +0000

Metal:

Powerpoint 9: The Rise of Metal

Punk:

Powerpoint 10: Punk

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Rock History enters the 60s

Adam — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:40:13 +0000

The next section is a big one. The 60s were a turbulent, ever-changing time for Rock. The next third of class will consist of shorter lectures, focusing on the variety of the era.

Here are Powerpoints and Spotify lists for the next section of the class:

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Review for Test #1

Adam — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:01:15 +0000

Test #1 will be held on Wednesday the 22nd during class. You need to have a scantron and a #2 pencil to take the test. To help you prepare, here’s a study guide:

Study Guide for Rock Test 1

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Welcome to Rock History

Adam — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:40:43 +0000

Welcome everyone! This is day one, and there’ll be lots more to come. Check back here for updates, Powerpoints, study guides and whatever else I feel like posting up here.

To get you started, here’s the syllabus: Syllabus Rock Spring 2012

And how about a few Powerpoints and Spotify Playlists:

Complete the 1st assignment by leaving a comment on this post, or by sending me a message from the contact button above (on the navigation bar). Leave the following information:

First name, last initial
Your favorite artist

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