This class will showcase the music and artists of the MTV decade. You’ll watch music videos, interviews with the artists, and learn their captivating personal stories. In the 80s, “New Wave” music gave us exciting new bands like U2, Talking Heads, the Pretenders, INXS, the Police, REM, and The Cars. The 80s were a great time for hitmakers like Madonna, Prince, Hall & Oates, Tina Turner and Genesis. American stars (Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp) produced the best songs of their careers. Guitar legends like Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, AC DC and Def Leppard electrified rock radio’s airwaves. You’ll also learn the real story behind the channel that changed the entire music industry – MTV.
*Class Dates: 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, & 12/9.