The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974 (Coursera)

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Introduction and Students of the Blues

Beginnings through the release of the early singles, and album, 1962-64.

WEEK 2

The Year of Satisfaction

1965, the big breakthrough in the US, singles and albums through December 1965.

WEEK 3

The Music Matures

1966, singles, compilations, and the live experience.

WEEK 4

Psychedelia and Beyond

1967 and the rise of psychedelia, in the shadow of the Beatles?

WEEK 5

Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers

The Stones leave peace and love behind, jumping and fighting with some sympathy for the Devil, 1968-69.

WEEK 6

Exile on Main Street

The band defines 70s rock with two classic albums, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street, 1970-72.

WEEK 7

The End of an Era

Continuing at the height of their musical powers, the group releases Goat's Head Soup and It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, 1973-74.