Bloomington’s rock authority: Andy Hollinden
By Wes Jakacki | Apr 30, 2009 12:21 amFrom the classroom to the Bluebird, IU professor Andy Hollinden brings his knowledge of rock history to his students.
From the classroom to the Bluebird, IU professor Andy Hollinden brings his knowledge of rock history to his students.
Outside of his work at the Jacob’s School of Music, Professor Andy Hollinden challenges his listeners, like his students, to rethink and evaluate their views and beliefs.
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