MUSC 054 - History of Rock and Roll Music

    Recent Professors
    Robert Sinclair, Troy Davis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSC 054
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is a historical survey of rock 'n' roll from its inception in the mid-1940s through the punk movement of the late-1970s and beyond, exploring issues of history, generational identity, ethnicity, and the relationship between music, musicians, and society during this period. Extensive class listening helps enhance the learning experience.