Rock and Roll Night School
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education department presents Rock and Roll Night School: a monthly series of educational, discussion-based night classes offered free of charge from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Jason Hanley, musicologist and education department manager at the Rock Hall, leads the classes, which are geared towards adults interested in gaining more knowledge about rock and roll History. The program explores the history of rock and roll, from its roots to its current incarnations.
Special attention is given to the music’s impact on society, its reception by fans, and its most innovative practitioners. Each class includes a presentation, music and video clips, and group discussions.
Past class topics highlight genres including the blues, country, gospel; and artists including the Who, Sam Cooke, Elvis at Sun Records, Chuck Berry and Chess Records.
May 28, 2008, 7 p.m.
The Beatles: At the Movies - 1964-1965
The impact of the Beatles upon popular music cannot be overstated; they revolutionized the music industry and touched the lives of all who heard them in deep and fundamental ways. Landing on these shores on February 7, 1964, they literally stood the world of pop culture on its head, setting the musical agenda for the remainder of the decade. This month’s Rock and Roll Night School will explore the Beatles’ first two films - A Hard Day’s Night (July 1964) and Help! (July 1965). The evening will feature excerpts from both films and, in addition, will feature in-depth discussions of several songs from the revolutionary soundtracks.
Night School
Rock and Roll Night School is FREE and open to the public.
Classes take place in the Museum’s 4th Floor Theater the 4th Wednesday of every month.
Public Programs
Ricky Nelson's LIFE Magazine Cover
Photo by Design Photography
Collection of the Estate of Rick Nelson
