What is Art.

A discussion between Lorne Bregitzer and Kenny James discussing: potential origins of rock music, the influence of blues music in rock music, musicians borrowing or even stealing whole tunes from earlier artists, and the influence of race in promotion and airplay. Audio examples that demonstrate copying and similarities between songs. Individuals discussed include: Robert Johnson, Ray Charles, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Elvis, Little Richard, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Chuck Berry, Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys, Muddy Waters, Crazy World of Arthur Brown. The second episode of a two part series.Host: Lorne Bregitzer, Associate Professor for the University of Colorado Denver, College of Arts & MediaSpecial Guest: Kenny Jameswww.immersiveartsonline.comwww.abeautifulcurse.comwww.screen-dream.comwww.outsiderproductions.onlinewww.ctmentertainment.onlineShow information:Contact: whatisartperiod@gmail.comInstagram: whatisartperiodFacebook: facebook.com/whatisartperiodTwitter: @whatisartperiodChartable Linkhttps://link.chtbl.com/NwfUwhs8

A discussion between Lorne Bregitzer and Kenny James discussing: potential origins of rock music, the influence of blues music in rock music, musicians borrowing or even stealing whole tunes from earlier artists, and racial ex, and the influence of race in promotion and airplay. Audio examples that demonstrate copying and similarities between songs. Individuals discussed include: Robert Johnson, Ray Charles, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Elvis, Little Richard, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Chuck Berry, Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys, Muddy Waters, Crazy World of Arthur Brown. The first episode of a two part series. Host: Lorne Bregitzer, Associate Professor for the University of Colorado Denver, College of Arts & Media Special Guest: Kenny Jameswww.immersiveartsonline.comwww.abeautifulcurse.comwww.screen-dream.comwww.outsiderproductions.onlinewww.ctmentertainment.online Show information:Contact: whatisartperiod@gmail.comInstagram: whatisartperiodFacebook: facebook.com/whatisartperiodTwitter: @whatisartperiod

The debut episode features an historical discussion of George Washington Johnson, the first major recording star. Johnson was the biggest selling recording artist of the 1890s. The discussion is followed by an interview with Sean Kelly, singer/songwriter/guitarist for The Samples. Kelly discusses his songwriting process, talks about collaborating with others, how his songwriting has changed over the years, as well as anecdotes from his career. Cory Cullinan AKA Doctor Noize is the guest commentator for the first half of the episode.www.thesamples.comwww.doctornoize.com