On Words: What, Exactly, Is Rock 'n' Roll?

Enjoy the third installment of “On Words,” a new series in which faculty members take a crack at evocative words. Today brings you commentary from Jack Hamilton, assistant professor of American studies and media studies and the pop critic for Slate Magazine.

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