Rock & Roll History — I Want My MTV

Event Rock & Roll History I Want My MTV A Look at Rock Music During the '80s Charles Bergeron, Ph.D. , Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music This lecture focuses on the rock music scene of the 1980s and '90s. Join Charles Bergeron as he examines the rise of influential artists and bands through their popularity on a new, groundbreaking platform known as Music Television, better known as MTV. From Peter Gabriel and Robert Palmer to Madonna, Dire Straits, Aerosmith, Eurythmics and Run-DMC, music videos helped shape the music and culture of a new generation. Special attention will be given to the role of MTV, fashion and the changing political climate in America. This presentation is part of Charles Bergeron's Rock & Roll History series. This Lifelong Learning Rock & Roll History lecture is generously sponsored by The Arlington of Naples. -->