There are stories of its origins that go back to ancient times. "Popular music is music produced for and sold to a broad audience."(1) The types of popular music we are going to look at are jazz‚ country-and-western music‚ rhythm-and-blues music (R&B)‚ rock music‚ and rap‚ also know as hip-hop.(1) First‚ we will look at jazz. Jazz is a type of music that was first developed by African Americans around the first decade of the 20th century. (2) It is believed that jazz originated in New Orleans. The first
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1. What is Tin Pan Alley and why is the history of Tin Pan Alley important to the history of rock ’n’ roll leading up to the 1950s? Tin Pan Alley was a place in New York City where music publishing was centered. Great songwriters such as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin wrote music here. Many of the Tin Pan Alley songs were written in a strophic verse-chorus form. Tin Pan Alley was originally the name of the place in New York‚ but then came to refer to the very popular style of music that was
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electric instruments and fresh new lyrics. The Beatles were among the first to arrive from Brittan. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were the perfect combination for writing songs perhaps the best o f all time. It strongly influenced the American rock scene and other bands would try to sound like them. West African music first influence American music when slaves were brought to the south. Much of this West African music was mostly sung by slaves and developed into songs of churches and work
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“All this new stuff they call rock ’n’ roll‚ why‚ I’ve been playing that for years now . . . Ninety percent of rock-and-roll artists came out of the church‚ their foundation is the church.” This is a quote Rosetta Tharpe stated when talking about rock and roll‚ and she is not wrong. She has been cited as an influence by many pioneers of rock music such as the great Elvis. If Elvis was the father of rock and roll‚ then Sister Rosetta Tharpe was its godmother. Sister Rosetta Tharpe grew up in a highly
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Davies 250414488 Neil Young’s third album; After the Gold Rush is a mellow approach to rock and roll during the early 70’s. The album also demonstrates Young’s Folk roots with a slight country feel. Young plays pop and folk dimensions that are heard throughout the album but with caution and conservatism. Neil becomes a mainstream artist however his sound falls outside the sounds heard in commercial mainstream rock and folk music due to his careful style and distinctive voice. After the Gold Rush is
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and also focusing on controversy and dispute relating to sexual acts and various slip-ups among the most successful and famous pop/rock stars. Over the years we have experienced vast changes in popular music (Pop) from the days of 1950s rock and roll were we experienced bands like the Beatles at the fore front of Pop music to Synth Pop and more recently Indie Rock however now in
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Review Questions – Ch. 9 1. Give an overview of American pop music during the early 1960s; discuss the Brill Building‚ Motown‚ Phil Spector‚ the Beatles‚ and the Beach Boys. * Phil Spector- first tycoon and producer. Defined the roll of producer * Motwon- production studio founded in 1960 * The Beatles- boy band est. in Great britian and know through Europe * Brill Building- songwriting building. Located at 1619 brodway on 44th 2. Describe the "British Invasion"
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suffered the loss of its young president‚ John F. Kennedy. The Beatles’ uplifting attitude and melodies gave Americans hope for more positive things to look forward to. Ironically‚ adults even grew a liking to The Beatles; rock and roll was
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Rock music and heavy metal has played a major role in today’s music development. Many rock kings and queen have graced us with their talent throughout the years. However‚ this british band created a new sound that showed a person’s inner emotions to those around them in a loud and clear manner. (wait for applause) Deep Purple‚ a british band formed in Hertford‚ England in 1963 started as a modern rock band‚ however later transitioned to a heavy metal band in 1970. As one of the pioneers of rock
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20th century‚ including jazz‚ rhythm and blues‚ rock and roll‚ and hip-hophhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhThe blues is one of America’s greatest musical treasures. A roots music form that evolved out of African-American work songs‚ field hollers‚ spirituals‚ and country string ballads more than a century ago‚ the blues is the foundation of virtually every major American music form born in the 20th century‚ including jazz‚ rhythm and blues‚ rock and roll‚ and hip-hhhhhThe blues is one of America’s greatest
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