Session 1. "What Is Rock? Definition and Roots," 2009 November 13

Creator:
Hollinden, Andy, Crazy Horse, Kandia Stew Willis, Ike, Indiana University, Radio and Television Services McAlpin, Michael, and Batcheller, Anna
Extent:
3 video files (HD QuickTime) (3 hours, 54 minutes)
Scope and content:

This panel examines the following broad areas: (1) the ways in which African American rock musicians conceive of and define rock as a musical genre; (2) how rock is situated within the broader spectrums of African American music and American popular music; (3) the social and political context for the emergence of this music; and (4) the role of rock in African American community life. Video files consist of 14 sec. calibration pattern and 117 minutes of footage from main camera and 117 minutes of simultaneously recorded footage from side camera.

Physical / technical requirements:

File DVF 1039 contains a test pattern/calibration screen for the panel. One file each created by main and side cameras.

Physical facet:
: sound, color ; 60.75 GB + 1 transcript (24 pages), 39 digital photographs (color), 2 videocassettes (HD miniDV, 107 minutes : sound, color)
Alternative form available:

Access and use

Parent restrictions:
This collection is open to the public. MiniDV videocassettes require the creation of reference copies. If you are interested in viewing the contents of the miniDVs, please contact the AAAMC staff well in advance of your visit for details.
Location of this collection:
Smith Research Center, Rooms 180-181
2805 E. 10th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408-2601
Contact:
812-855-8547
aaamc@indiana.edu