Rockschool
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Play S1 E1The series explored the history of rock music and gave instruction in popular performance techniques.
Cast: Deirdre Cartwright, Henry Thomas, Geoff Nicholls
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9 episodes
- 1. EquipmentTips on selecting instruments and equipment; a tour of the Gibson guitar factory in Nashville, Tenn.; comments from John Taylor of Duran Duran and a performance clip of bassist Stanley Clarke.UCC25minNov 1, 1983
- 2. TuningMethods of tuning guitars, basses and drums tips from John Entwistle (formerly of the Who), Bootsy Collins (formerly of Parliament Funkadelic), Ian Paice (Deep Purple) and reggae drummer Sly Dunbar. Host: Herbie Hancock.UCC25minNov 8, 1983
- 3. Basic TechniqueTips on basic technique include handling drumsticks, the use of picks and string damping. Among the artists featured are Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards (Chic); John Taylor (Duran Duran); Carl Palmer (Asia); Larry Graham (formerly of Graham Central Station).UCC25minNov 15, 1983
- 4. BluesHow to play the blues is demonstrated by B.B. King and Chet Atkins. Topics include the blues scale, chord structures, bass lines and string-bending techniques. Also appearing: Status Quo, Nile Rodgers (Chic).UCC25minNov 22, 1983
- 5. Heavy MetalAn episode about heavy metal focuses on amplification effects, power chords and soloing techniques. clips of Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden and Motorhead; and a demonstration by Ian Paice (Deep Purple).UCC25minNov 29, 1983
- 6. FunkElements of funk are demonstrated, including guitar chops, chord inversions, drum fills and syncopation. Featured: Bootsy Collins (Parliament Funkadelic); Larry Graham (formerly of Graham Central Station); Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards (Chic).UCC25minDec 6, 1983
- 7. ReggaeAn episode about reggae focuses on dub methods, the basic one-drop rhythmic pattern and variations. Featured: Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Dennis Bovell.UCC25minDec 13, 1983
- 8. The FutureAn episode that explains future trends in music features Carl Palmer (Asia) and clips of the Police, Gang of Four, and Siouxsie and the Banshees.UCC25minDec 20, 1983
- 9. Studio AudienceAfter the last show a studio audience of young people was invited to take part in a discussion with the show's presenters.UCC25minJan 10, 1984
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Rockschool
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The series explored the history of rock music and gave instruction in popular performance techniques.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Chris Lent
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Audio languages
English
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