Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionThis is a survey course that covers the characteristics of Rock forms and important musicians: 1950s (Rockabilly, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Doo-Wop, and various Rhythm & Blues musicians); 1960s (Folk- Rock, Surf-Rock, Motown, Twist, The Beatles, British Invasion, Electric Folk-Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic, and Jazz-Rock); 1970s (Heavy Metal, Art Rock, Funk, Glitter, Disco, and Punk); 1980s (New Wave, Hair Metal, Synthpop, and Rap); and 1990s (Grunge, Alternative, and Rap/Hip Hop). The course gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all the various styles of Rock and provides an understanding of the social and technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) 