Your comment reminds me that the best teachers I had in college were in Philadelphia Community College and Delaware County Community College. Regular classes were at Drexel U and mba at St Joe’s on GI Bill. I regret I could not have signed up for your Rock History class; it sounds fun and fascinating. I grew up in 60’s also and hung with the crowd that thought the Beatles were for the Hippies and the Stones were the dangerous bad group. I still prefer the Stones, Doors, Janis. It now dawns on me; YOU SHOULD HAVE A SUBSTACK!
I'm a Stones person too. I saw them do a concert in Detroit once (Sixties or Seventies) that I will never forget. I still have a collection of most of their albums on vinyl. To their credit the Stones did a lot for the black artists they admired, getting the artists themselves in front of the crowds of mostly white kids rather than just covering their work.
I’m a musician. My opinion is based on the fact that The Beatles created ground breaking music and G Martin, production. They changed music and culture-the world! It was miraculous that they came together.
I like the Stones. They’re a great, iconic band. There simply is no comparison. Apples, oranges.
Turns out the Stones were Art school guys and Beatles were street kids. The exact opposite of those images. I’m definitely Beatles before Stones.
What to write? I started a book and did co-write a few screenplays. That was fun!
I, too had great teachers at community college.
You give me an idea.
If I can figure out how to integrate the various aspects of myself while discussing things I find intetesting, that process might be of interest to others.
It seems to me that Sasha has done exactly that by combining her extensive knowledge and career in the film industry (eg founder of AwardsDaily) and a desire to address broad issues in society. Btw I didn’t know the Beatles were street and Stones artsie; doesn’t change my preference though :D. I bet something you could enlighten us on is how Rock evolved to reflect the times and shape the times. How it continues to influence music and society. The role of Rock in Vietnam war and subsequent ones. Impact on feminism. Relationship to blacks and Soul. Connection with Country. Music is such an under appreciated influence on our culture, hearts and minds. You have a great foundation to share and adding in your teaching career and experience will be awesome.
Yes, thanks for this, I had no idea the Native American influence and I need to see this movie! I’m a bit later than you and Lib, but in my home growing up in 70’s it was a lot Motown (my dad grew up in Detroit). Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ was really good here more recently, I’m sure you’ve seen it
Watching this video on Netflix now, and the Charlie Patton part is so good and fascinating. Choctaw power right there that rolled right into the voice of the great Howlin’ Wolf, then into Led Zeppelin and beyond. The Link Wray ‘Hambone’ origin story, love that
Thanks for this, Nancy. I'm moved by your words.
I’m happy to hear it, Pacificus. Thank you!
Your comment reminds me that the best teachers I had in college were in Philadelphia Community College and Delaware County Community College. Regular classes were at Drexel U and mba at St Joe’s on GI Bill. I regret I could not have signed up for your Rock History class; it sounds fun and fascinating. I grew up in 60’s also and hung with the crowd that thought the Beatles were for the Hippies and the Stones were the dangerous bad group. I still prefer the Stones, Doors, Janis. It now dawns on me; YOU SHOULD HAVE A SUBSTACK!
I'm a Stones person too. I saw them do a concert in Detroit once (Sixties or Seventies) that I will never forget. I still have a collection of most of their albums on vinyl. To their credit the Stones did a lot for the black artists they admired, getting the artists themselves in front of the crowds of mostly white kids rather than just covering their work.
I didn’t want to correct Nancy in public cuz ya know she is a Rock History teacher; but Stones were way more rockin than Beatles. 😂
Haha!
I’m a musician. My opinion is based on the fact that The Beatles created ground breaking music and G Martin, production. They changed music and culture-the world! It was miraculous that they came together.
I like the Stones. They’re a great, iconic band. There simply is no comparison. Apples, oranges.
Personal taste, I respect.
I agree; I didn’t want to correct Sandra in public cuz ya know she’s sooo smart.
Haha!
I do think about it, Lib.
Turns out the Stones were Art school guys and Beatles were street kids. The exact opposite of those images. I’m definitely Beatles before Stones.
What to write? I started a book and did co-write a few screenplays. That was fun!
I, too had great teachers at community college.
You give me an idea.
If I can figure out how to integrate the various aspects of myself while discussing things I find intetesting, that process might be of interest to others.
It seems to me that Sasha has done exactly that by combining her extensive knowledge and career in the film industry (eg founder of AwardsDaily) and a desire to address broad issues in society. Btw I didn’t know the Beatles were street and Stones artsie; doesn’t change my preference though :D. I bet something you could enlighten us on is how Rock evolved to reflect the times and shape the times. How it continues to influence music and society. The role of Rock in Vietnam war and subsequent ones. Impact on feminism. Relationship to blacks and Soul. Connection with Country. Music is such an under appreciated influence on our culture, hearts and minds. You have a great foundation to share and adding in your teaching career and experience will be awesome.
Thanks. I agree about Sasha. I love her honesty and authenticity.
Culture and music are inseparable and there are countless excellent books and documentaries out there.
We grew up the best time for great music!
Watch this if you haven’t already::
https://youtu.be/8E1VVadxjRw
Yes, thanks for this, I had no idea the Native American influence and I need to see this movie! I’m a bit later than you and Lib, but in my home growing up in 70’s it was a lot Motown (my dad grew up in Detroit). Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ was really good here more recently, I’m sure you’ve seen it
Wow! I had no idea about Rumble or their influence. Thank-you. Fascinating and now will be looking up more on them.
The full doc umentary is on Prime, Netflix and other streaming apps/channels. It’s so important.
Watching this video on Netflix now, and the Charlie Patton part is so good and fascinating. Choctaw power right there that rolled right into the voice of the great Howlin’ Wolf, then into Led Zeppelin and beyond. The Link Wray ‘Hambone’ origin story, love that
Isn’t it?
You can’t look at the history the same after seeing this.
Just watched it on Prime also. Was fascinating and I had no idea of their overwhelming influence on Rock and Blues.
I’ll get it on Prime. Just listened to the original instrumental. Amazing what I don’t know. I can imagine you’re an excellent teacher. Tyvm.