COURSES
The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road
Rutgers University
Classes held virtually
Every Tuesday & Thursday, January 5 to February 4, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
This five-week, ten-session course is about the history of the phenomenal career of the Beatles − starting from their early developmental years as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg into the excitement of Beatlemania and the touring years, through their ground-breaking singles and albums, to the formation of Apple, and finally to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Coming full circle we’ll explore the highlights of their individual post Beatles solo work.
The Sixties: The British Invasion
Rutgers University
Classes held virtually
Every Tuesday & Thursday, January 5 to February 4, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
This five-week, ten-session course will focus on the phenomenon rise of the British pop groups and singers that were led by The Beatles who invaded our shores in the 60’s. From pop bands: Dave Clark 5 and Herman’s Hermits to the innovative psychedelic and progressive groups: The Who, Cream, and Pink Floyd to the unique harmonies of The Bee Gees and The Hollies to the blues inspired Rolling Stones, Manfred Mann and The Animals to the soul/pop of Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones. We will also explore these artists and others as well as highlights from landmark albums that clearly defined this British pop renaissance era whose influence still endures five decades later.
The Sixties: The British Invasion
Union County College
Classes held virtually
Every Monday, November 30 to December 21, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
This four-session course will focus on the phenomenon rise of the British pop groups and singers that were led by The Beatles who invaded our shores in the 60’s. From pop bands: Dave Clark 5 and Herman’s Hermits to the innovative psychedelic and progressive groups: The Who, Cream, and Pink Floyd to the unique harmonies of The Bee Gees and The Hollies to the blues inspired Rolling Stones, Manfred Mann and The Animals to the soul/pop of Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones. We will also explore these artists and others as well as highlights from landmark albums that clearly defined this British pop renaissance era whose influence still endures five decades later.
The Sixties: The British Invasion
Princeton Adult School
Classes held virtually
Every Wednesday, March 17 to April 14, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
This five-week course will focus on the phenomenon rise of the British pop groups and singers that were led by The Beatles who invaded our shores in the 60’s. From pop bands: Dave Clark 5 and Herman’s Hermits to the innovative psychedelic and progressive groups: The Who, Cream, and Pink Floyd to the unique harmonies of The Bee Gees and The Hollies to the blues inspired Rolling Stones, Manfred Mann and The Animals to the soul/pop of Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones. We will also explore these artists and others as well as highlights from landmark albums that clearly defined this British pop renaissance era whose influence still endures five decades later.
