C-W9 The Lives of Rock 'n' Roll Greats

Early 4 Week Class | Registration opens Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00 AM

SUNY New Paltz campus Van den Berg Building Tricor Avenue (across from Hasbrouck Park New Paltz, NY 12561 United States
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9/16/2026-10/14/2026
11:00 AM-12:15 PM on Wed

C-W9 The Lives of Rock 'n' Roll Greats

Early 4 Week Class | Registration opens Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A brief description of the lives of rock ’n’ roll greats from various sub genres of rock ’n’ roll. In this course, we’ll explore the drummers whose creativity, power, and innovation shaped the sound of modern music—from early pioneers to arena filling legends. Students will hear recordings, learn the lives behind these iconic artists, and discover how these rhythm-makers influenced generations of artists.  

Richard Sullivan

Richard Sullivan has taught at LLI for about 12 years. His interest is in music; therefore, he has taught various genres of American music, specifically Rock & Roll and Soul. His interest goes back to his teen years. Additionally, he DJs on the Internet for a very popular Doo Wop station