Choose one: 1. : Choose of the following three seminal rock citiesMemphis, Tennessee, New York City, or Lost Angelesan describe how the musical scene changed over the period of time covered by this course. Refer to those articles in your readings that discuss music in each city, and discuss the career of musicians associated with that musical scene, as well as the music businesses that may be found there (this could include radio, recording companies, recording studios, or well-known clubs). OR 3. . Pick two major figures/bands from two different eras; the earlier figure must have a demonstrable influence on the latter. Discuss the career of the earlier musician(s) and how the later figure(s) modeled themselves upon the earlier one. Discuss as well how the later figure(s) expanded on the earlier style or took it in a different direction. How did each musician or band relate to the music business as it existed in that era? Must be 2-3 pages A Few Formatting Guidelines: Citations: If you cite an article from the reader, just use author, shortened form of article title; e.g. Peter Guralnick, Portraits in Blues, Music 9 reader. If you chose to cite anything outside of your reader or long list, use MLA style Ive given examples on the syllabus as how to cite youtube videos and songs No authorless citations! (Wikipedia) Robert Christgau, Chuck Berry. US punctuation INSIDE Robert Christgau, Chuck Berry. UK punctuation OUTSIDE Songs with quotes (as in articles or book chapters) Heartbreak Hotel Albums in italics (as in book titles) The Beatless
