Rock & Roll History

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Rock & Roll History The British Invasion:
The Second Wave

Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music

This lecture explores the "Second Wave" of the British Invasion, focusing on the late 1960s through the early 1980s, when a new generation of U.K. artists helped to reshape the American and global music landscape. Building on the cultural groundwork laid by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds and others, the Second Wave introduced a diverse array of amazing musical groups. We will focus on the music of Pink Floyd, Queen, Eurythmics and The Police, and artists such as Elvis Costello and Annie Lennox. From classic styles to new wave and punk, the Second Wave highlights the diversity of rock music’s evolution. 

This presentation is part of Charles Bergeron's Rock & Roll History series.

Charles Bergeron

Charles Bergeron

Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., is professor of jazz history and ensemble program coordinator at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and is a leading figure in the field of jazz education. His students and ensembles have won many national and international awards and competitions. In addition to working with students majoring in music and jazz studies, Charles is responsible for teaching the evolution of jazz and the history of rock ‘n’ roll to 400 non-music major students each semester at the University of Miami.

As a jazz bassist and composer, Charles’ unique approach to improvisation and compositional style reflects the wide variety of musical influences while confirming a deep commitment to his musical cultural heritage as a native New Orleanian. This can be seen in his leadership of the South Florida Jazz Orchestra — a critically acclaimed, modern big band comprising many of the top jazz artists and studio musicians in Miami.