Conversations at The Lake Merritt

All That Racket (& More): Why Rock and Roll Deserves Your Respect Rock music has often been relegated to the category of less ?serious? artistic pursuits and looked down upon as a cheap musical diversion. But a closer look reveals a sophisticated, diverse art form that has given rise to many of the strongest musical and social currents of the last 60+ years-all the while consciously etching its place in the grand succession of musical history. Join Programming Director Ryan Wilcox to explore the fascinating history, psychology, and ideology of Rock & Roll.