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Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat Sierra College Summer 2025Registration isOpen! Summer2025 Term Dates: (M) June16 - (Th) July 31 > OLLI Extras

The History of 70s Rock: Part 2   

This class will showcase the music and artists of rock’s greatest decade. You’ll watch music videos, interviews with the artists, and learn their captivating personal stories. The 70s were a great time to be a rock fan – David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Queen, and The Doors electrified FM radio. We’ll also highlight legendary R&B artists like Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Al Green, and Chaka Khan. The first half of the decade was the era of singer-songwriters - Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Neil Young. Top 40 artists such as Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, and Jim Croce gave us a decade of pop hits. Steely Dan, Bruce Springsteen, and CCR created musical legacies that are still popular today, and the Allman Brothers gave rise to southern rock. In the late 70s exciting new artists emerged - The Police, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, Blondie, and the Cars. You’ll also learn the fascinating stories behind some classic 70s album covers.

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