F2443 Traditions and Transformation: The Folk Music Influence on 60s and 70s Rock and Pop
Class | This class is completed
| During this entertaining multimedia presentation, the role of folk music in the development of popular music from post-World War II through the 1970s will be examined. Attendees will listen to some great music and learn about the effect historical and contemporary events had on the lyrical and musical content of songs from this era. Among the artists highlighted will be the Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Neil Young, The Beatles, Traffic, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, and Peter, Paul and Mary. |
Henry Feinberg
Henry Feinberg is a musician, composer, and music instructor. He has taught music history classes at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills since 2002 and has coached numerous piano and harmonica students. Pre-pandemic, he performed regularly on the piano and harmonica at various venues in metropolitan Detroit.