2012
February 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Wed 1 Feb. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wednesdays, February 1–29, 1:30–3:30 p.m. (5 sessions) Buy Tickets Online -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Admission $125 General $100 Members -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE Program Learn about the rebels, pioneers, and groundbreaking musicians who shaped the beginning of American rock and roll.
At the end of World War II, a new era was dawning. American GIs were coming home, populations were moving from the cities to the suburbs, and teenagers were coming of age and looking to find their own music, different from the big bands and Sinatra crooners of their parents. Rebellious new attitudes, economic prosperity, and musical innovators all combined to create a new wave of artists who broke through musical, social, and racial barriers. These pioneers are still an influence on the music we hear today.
From Elvis to The Beach Boys, from R&B to rockabilly, from doo wop to surf music, and from American Bandstand to the West Coast sound, this class covers the pioneers of rock and roll, including rare videos and personal stories about the legendary musicians who shaped a nation.
Instructor: Steve Barri is a composer, lyricist, music industry executive, and musical theater enthusiast. As vice-president of Dunhill Records, he was involved in signing several notable acts, including Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffet, and Three Dog Night. While working at Warner Bros. and Motown Records, Barri was a producer for Lionel Richie and served as advisor for the soundtrack of The Big Chill.