History of Rock and Roll in the United States
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 158
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Rather than an encyclopedic approach to the history, History of Rock and Roll in the United States includes the essentials to the history of rock and roll. The authors review the core repertoire in subsequent chapters from the additional angles of instruments, performers, spaces, form, and technology. It develops a framework that readers can use to understand other music they may come across in the future.
History of Rock and Roll in the United States:
- includes links to songs – listen to them before, while, and after reading about them. Students are encouraged to let music sink in. Take time to enjoy it, but also become an active listener.
- integrates questions at the beginning and end of each chapter to help alert the reader’s unconscious mind to what to watch for and to assess comprehension of concepts taught.
- helps students to increase their awareness and understanding of American popular music and to make listening to music more interesting and enjoyable.
- includes a companion website with YouTube and Spotify playlists and other enrichment material.
View Teacher's Guide Here.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Roots of Rock and Roll
Chapter 2 Elvis Presley
Chapter 3 Soul and Motown
Chapter 4 Bob Dylan
Chapter 5 The Beatles
Chapter 6 Mainstream Rock
Chapter 7 A Multitude of Styles
Chapter 8 Hip-Hop
Chapter 9 Singers and Guitarists
Chapter 10 The Music Business
Chapter 11 Technology
Bibliography
Glossary
Robert Willey received his MA degree in computer music and PhD in theoretical studies from the University of California, San Diego. After assisting a music technology exchange program for five years between UCSD's Center for Music Experiment, Stanford University, and a studio in Buenos Aires funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, he spent two years in Brazil as a Fulbright Scholar and visiting professor. After returning to the U.S. Willey taught popular music theory, computer literacy, and rock band at the State University of New York - Oneonta for three years and then spent ten years at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette teaching music theory, technology, synthesis, recording, live sound, music appreciation, music industry, and jazz combo. At BSU he teaches music business, songwriting, and senior projects.
He has published books on Creole fiddle, Brazilian piano, music technology, music industry, music appreciation, and the history of Rock and Roll. Other interests include playing keyboards, composing, producing, facilitating community music, arranging the music of Scott Joplin and Conlon Nancarrow, and time management.
New Publication Now Available!
Rather than an encyclopedic approach to the history, History of Rock and Roll in the United States includes the essentials to the history of rock and roll. The authors review the core repertoire in subsequent chapters from the additional angles of instruments, performers, spaces, form, and technology. It develops a framework that readers can use to understand other music they may come across in the future.
History of Rock and Roll in the United States:
- includes links to songs – listen to them before, while, and after reading about them. Students are encouraged to let music sink in. Take time to enjoy it, but also become an active listener.
- integrates questions at the beginning and end of each chapter to help alert the reader’s unconscious mind to what to watch for and to assess comprehension of concepts taught.
- helps students to increase their awareness and understanding of American popular music and to make listening to music more interesting and enjoyable.
- includes a companion website with YouTube and Spotify playlists and other enrichment material.
View Teacher's Guide Here.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Roots of Rock and Roll
Chapter 2 Elvis Presley
Chapter 3 Soul and Motown
Chapter 4 Bob Dylan
Chapter 5 The Beatles
Chapter 6 Mainstream Rock
Chapter 7 A Multitude of Styles
Chapter 8 Hip-Hop
Chapter 9 Singers and Guitarists
Chapter 10 The Music Business
Chapter 11 Technology
Bibliography
Glossary
Robert Willey received his MA degree in computer music and PhD in theoretical studies from the University of California, San Diego. After assisting a music technology exchange program for five years between UCSD's Center for Music Experiment, Stanford University, and a studio in Buenos Aires funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, he spent two years in Brazil as a Fulbright Scholar and visiting professor. After returning to the U.S. Willey taught popular music theory, computer literacy, and rock band at the State University of New York - Oneonta for three years and then spent ten years at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette teaching music theory, technology, synthesis, recording, live sound, music appreciation, music industry, and jazz combo. At BSU he teaches music business, songwriting, and senior projects.
He has published books on Creole fiddle, Brazilian piano, music technology, music industry, music appreciation, and the history of Rock and Roll. Other interests include playing keyboards, composing, producing, facilitating community music, arranging the music of Scott Joplin and Conlon Nancarrow, and time management.