ONLINE PROGRAM: The Birth of Rock and Roll—Songs That Defined an Era
Take a step back into one of the greatest musical eras in American history with this entertaining, interactive virtual event. Watch video clips of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, and more. Learn about the impact these rock and roll pioneers had on society and pop culture, including the pushback by those who railed against this new style of music. Test your musical knowledge with a trivia game and ask questions of the presenter.
Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register below or contact the library for assistance. The Zoom link will be emailed shortly after 5:00 PM on the day of the event.
Author and pop culture historian Martin Gitlin has won more than 45 awards as a sports journalist, including first place for general excellence from Associated Press. He covered the Red Sox extensively during his career. His books have been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Reader's Digest, and The Wall Street Journal, and his title The Great American Cereal Book reached No. 1 on Amazon.com in both the 'Americana' and 'Breakfast Book' categories.
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Contact:
- Zach Berger; 401-943-9080 x3; zach@cranstonlibrary.org
- Location:
- CPL Zoom
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Music Virtual/Online Event