A remarkable number of Chicago musicians have stepped onto the world stage: soul artists Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, and Lou Rawls; blues giants Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Paul Butterfield; rock and roll pioneers Chuck Berry and Etta James; folksingers Bob Gibson, Steve Goodman, and John Prine; and rock superstars Chicago, Cheap Trick, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The city has also produced famous one-hit wonders, such as The Shadows of Knight, whose 1965 cover of Gloria helped define the era's garage-rock sound. Join Rod MacDonald for this entertaining look at the music, characters, and legacy of one of the most vibrant and underrated capitals of American music.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.

A remarkable number of Chicago musicians have stepped onto the world stage: soul artists Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, and Lou Rawls; blues giants Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Paul Butterfield; rock and roll pioneers Chuck Berry and Etta James; folksingers Bob Gibson, Steve Goodman, and John Prine; and rock superstars Chicago, Cheap Trick, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The city has also produced famous one-hit wonders, such as The Shadows of Knight, whose 1965 cover of Gloria helped define the era's garage-rock sound. Join Rod MacDonald for this entertaining look at the music, characters, and legacy of one of the most vibrant and underrated capitals of American music.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.