Rock, Pop and More: Music from the 1980s to Present with Keith McCuaig
- Day: Tuesdays
- Dates: January 7 – February 11, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- Location: Carleton University
- Price: $175+HST
Room and Parking Information will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
Overview
Discover and enjoy the wide range of musical styles from the 1980s through to the 21st century, with LLeaP lecturer Keith McCuaig. The social and historical context of this music, its major figures, and descriptions of musical characteristics and sounds will be explored. The focus of this series is on various rock-related styles, but many other popular music forms will also be examined. We’ll discuss most of the major figures from this 40-year period, including 80s legends Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson and Madonna; 90s rockers Nirvana, the Tragically Hip and Alanis Morissette; and 2000s retro icons Amy Winehouse, Adele, and the White Stripes. From major pop and rock stars, to more obscure underground styles, get ready to listen and learn about a vast array of music!
This series picks up where “Rock in the Late 1960s and Beyond” left off. There’s no perquisite for this series, but if you enjoyed Keith’s first two rock courses, you’ll enjoy completing the journey!
Schedule
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| January 7 | 1980s Rock and Pop: Mainstream 80s Rock; the Music Video; Heavy Metal in the Mainstream; Hard Rock; and Punk. |
| January 14 | More 1980s Rock and Pop: Mainstream 80s Pop, and Indie Rock styles 1990s Alternative Rock: Grunge, Pop Punk and more. |
| January 21 | More 1990s Alternative Rock: Britpop, Riot Grrl and more. |
| January 28 | 1990s Rock and Pop: 90s Canadian Rock boom; Soft Rock; Jam Bands; Singer-songwriters; 90s Metal; and Post-Rock. |
| February 4 | 2000s Rock and Pop: Garage Rock Revival; Indie Rock; Folk; and Adult Contemporary. |
| February 11 | More 2000s Rock and Pop: Strong Female Voices; Math Rock; Mainstream Rock; Country in the 2000s; Retro Styles; and the Blurring of Genre Boundaries. |
About the Lecturer
With an MA in Music and Culture, and over twenty years’ experience as a musician, Keith McCuaig is dedicated to all things music and art. He loves exploring the histories of popular music, especially the interconnectedness of genres, and the socio-cultural significance of music.
Keith has extensive experience in researching, writing and teaching a variety of music-related topics; he has taught courses through Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, and presented at international musicology conferences. From performing, writing, and recording, to lecturing, giving music lessons, and working with community music programs, Keith’s life and passion is music. Keith is a popular Lifelong Learning Program lecturer who has taught over a dozen offerings in the last three years.
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