Rock Talks

You’ve heard of TEDTalks? Same thing but for music! It’s a new way to learn, think, and talk about music incorporating history, science, literature, pop culture, and humor! Music-enthusiast, Erik Selinger will infuse his passion and love for music and pop-culture with you in this 4-week series. 

This week: What do you get if you mix soul, funk, R & B and pop with “four-on-the-floor” rhythms? Only the most maligned music genre ever! Disco spoke of female empowerment and the burgeoning gay rights movement, which might be part of the reason it was so denigrated by many in the rock world. But not us my friends! From “I Will Survive” to the “Last Dance”, grab your boogie shoes and set the time machine for 1976. 

Turn the Beat Around and Rock On!

• Week 1 (June 5th): A Big Bowl of Cereal and Saturday Morning Cartoons
• Week 2 (June 19th): Actually Disco Didn't Suck
• Week 3 (June 26th): I Want My Mtv: The 80s
• Week 4 (July 17th):  The 90s: a Rock Mixtape

Erik Selinger has more than 30 years experience in secondary education. He's taught Chemistry, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Forensic Science. He retired from the Franklin Regional School District in 2020. He's a life-long fan of rock music and his personal preferences tend toward heavy metal, punk, classic, and indie rock, but he's knowledgeable about most types of rock. He loves reading history, science, biographies, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. and he's lectured all around the county. Find out more about his inspiration for Rock Talks here.