It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Rhythm 'n' Blues, and Soul Music from the 50s and 60s .. but I like it (MUS 08)

  • Day and time: Thursday 10:45 - 12:00
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 1 term. Autumn (10 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 65
  • Start date: 10 October 2024
  • Description:

    Join me to hear some of the best and authentic original recordings of American rock 'n' roll, Delta and urban blues, rhythm 'n' blues and 60s vintage soul music. As well as playing many lesser known artistes and tracks, there'll also be familiar names such as Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Muddy Waters, Buddy Holly, Howlin' Wolf, Eddie Cochran, Sam Cooke, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Drifters, Solomon Burke, Miracles, Etta James, BB King, Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles, Booker T, Mary Wells, Robert Johnson, Coasters, Jerry Lee Lewis, Crystals, Ronettes and occasionally the best of 1960's British artistes. American recording labels featured will include Chess, Speciality, Atlantic, King, Sun, Vee-Jay, Coral, Stax, Tamla Motown and more. We’ll play many of the original American versions of the hits recorded by British bands in the 60s. This is a sound only course from CDs.

  • Format: Seminar

  • Leader: William Haynes
  • Fan of American roots music.


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