dr. larry schweikart is a native of arizona. he earned his bachelor at arizona state university received his doctorate from the university of california santa barbara. throughout his high school and college, however, he spent most of his time playing drums in a variety of rock bands. as a rock drummer he was part of several groups, one of which open for steppenwolf among other performers for those old enough to remember them. this first film, rock in the world about rock music started bringing down communism began airing on pbs this week and will continue throughout this year. dr. larry schweikart syrups are hissed at business, economic history as well as military history. is the author of more than a dozen books, including first a pitcher's history of the united states, which he co-authored. other topics on which is written include national defense, history and historiography in the u.s. economy. a television series based on the united states is currently in development as well. we're pleased to welcome to hear about his newest