What Makes These Ten Songs So Great?

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Rock and Roll acquired its name in 1954, though it originated from many other types of music, including jazz, blues, gospel, country and more. In the past 80 years a countless number of songs have been recorded and released, so to identify just ten that reflect, explore, and explain the full rock experience is a daunting task! To then cover these ten songs with incredible stories, a multimedia presentation including a live all-star band of top-tier musicians is certainly a challenge. Yet that's exactly what ROCK 101: THE MUSIC AND STORIES OF TEN CLASSIC SONGS sets out to do. Based on the standing ovations in upstate New York where the presentation launched this summer, the effort was successful.

Johnny B. Goode. Hound Dog. I Want to Hold Your Hand. Be My Baby. Satisfaction. Respect. Like a Rolling Stone. Born to Run. Good Vibrations – plus a surprise. What is it that made these songs so great? Rock 101: The Music and Stories of Ten Classic Songs is a fun, fast-paced 90 minute show that answers that question. It features a renowned music historian, a multimedia presentation, and as mentioned above, a live all-star band of top musicians playing all of the remarkable songs. The first stop on the national tour is right here in New York City at Merkin Hall on West 67th Street on Thursday evening November 16th, and tickets have just gone on sale. Every previous show has sold out so far, so don't get closed out.

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