A Trip Into the History of Music

In this session of our Virtual U series on music history, we’ll examine the impact of the British Invasion.

If you are having any issues completing your registration, please contact us at ct@aarp.org

About the Event

Our Virtual U series invites you to take a walk through musical history as we examine the influence of key artists, led by Age-friendly University educators Professor Stephen Armstrong and Dr. Gil Gigliotti.

In this session, “The British Invasion,” Professor Armstrong will discuss the musicians from Great Britain who became popular in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s. We’ll explore the influence of the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Beatles and others to understand how music mirrored the response to the times and how these artists changed American music and shaped our culture for generations.

Other classes in the series:  

• 6/7 - Elvis Presley’s Impact on a Decade (Prof. Armstrong)  
• 6/14 - Sinatra: A Storied Singer (Prof. Gigliotti)  
• 6/28 The Singer-Songwriter (Prof. Armstrong)

How to Join

Please note that you must be signed in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. Please do not opt out of event-related email, as you will be emailed a link to join the class via Zoom prior to the event.

Explore other free online music history classes. Contact AARP Connecticut at ctaarp@aarp.org for more information or if you are having trouble completing your registration.