What is rock 'n' roll, really? Is it just a sound, a style, a few legendary bands… or something much bigger? Is it about rebellion and "sticking it to the man" or peace and love... or something else? And why is it one of the most misunderstood genres in music history?

Following last week’s dive into jazz, tonight's session turns to rock 'n' roll, not to “cover it all” (that would take a lifetime), but to explore its roots, its evolution, and the cultural movement behind it. We’ll unpack what rock and roll stands for, what it doesn’t, and how it’s been shaped, and reshaped, across decades and continents.

Hosted by DJ BO, Shanghai’s #2 DJ and a music historian, this will feel less like a lecture and more like a journey into a world, full of iconic names, unexpected origins, and stories that might challenge what you thought you knew. From the countries that sparked it to the ones that helped spread it (some of which may surprise you), we’ll connect the dots between music, identity, and rebellion. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or someone who feels like you “know nothing about music,” this will be open, engaging, and genuinely fun! Come curious, and leave hearing things differently.

摇滚乐到底是什么？它只是一种曲风、一种穿搭风格、几只传奇乐队而已吗，还是有着更深远的内涵？它代表着反叛不羁、对抗世俗，还是象征着和平与热爱，亦或是另有深意？为什么它会成为音乐史上被大众误解很深的曲风之一？

上周我们一起了解了爵士乐，今晚就把目光转向摇滚乐。我们不会面面俱到罗列所有知识点，毕竟穷尽摇滚文化要花上一辈子时间，而是一起探寻它的起源、发展脉络，以及背后承载的文化潮流。我们会理清摇滚乐真正的精神内核，分清大众对它的刻板误解，聊聊数十年来它在不同国家和地区不断演变、被重新定义的全过程。

本场分享由上海知名 DJ、音乐文化研究者 DJ BO 主持，全程不像枯燥讲课，更像是沉浸式漫游摇滚世界。带你认识一众传奇音乐人，解锁摇滚乐出人意料的起源故事，很多内容会颠覆你以往的固有认知。从摇滚文化的发源国度，到助力它风靡全球的各个地区，有些地方可能完全超出你的想象，我们一起梳理音乐、自我态度与反叛精神之间的关联。

不管你是资深摇滚爱好者，还是自认对音乐一窍不通的小白，都可以轻松融入这场活动。氛围轻松随性、互动感拉满，全程好玩又有料。带着好奇心来就好，结束之后，你看待音乐的眼光都会变得不一样。