Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll or rock ’n’ roll) is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s‚[1][2] primarily from a combination of African American blues‚ country‚ jazz‚[3] and gospel music.[4] Though elements of rock and roll can be heard in country records of the 1930s‚[3] and in blues records from the 1920s‚[5] rock and roll did not acquire its name until the 1950s.[6][7] The term "rock and roll" now has at least
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Dylan Morganstein Inart 116 Essay 1 Position Paper Rock and Roll as a Melting Pot Black artists indeed were “robbed” black of their music‚ credit for their contributions made‚ and their just due. The main problem was shown through their recordings made by other artists who ended up profiting tremendously. All in all‚ African Americans contribute a huge influence on rock and roll. One of the greatest contributions that came from the African Americans had to be the blues. It doesn’t matter what instrument
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2012 Rock and Roll The 1950’s was a busy century. It contained everything from wars to new inventions‚ segregation to the year of consumerism. This era also had its ups and downs; what was accepted and what wasn’t. In this case‚ rock and roll gained both acceptance and rejection. While the youth longed for a revolution in their pop culture‚ the older generation caused havoc in saying no. Alan Freed just about had the starring role in the 1950’s‚ by giving this genre of music the name ‘rock and roll’
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A History Paper-Rock n ’ Roll Many people and many styles of music influenced Rock and Roll. The styles included Blues‚ Jazz‚ Gospel‚ Bluegrass‚ Boogie-Woogie‚ and Rockabilly. Each was a major factor into the introduction of a new style of music called Rock N ’ Roll. Popular music places a premium on accessibility‚ represents various meanings to boost both instant appeal and memorability - distinctive tunes‚ novel instrumental flourishes‚ danceable rhythms‚ repeated riffs - but its signal
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All Shook Up: How Rock ‘N’ Roll Changed America by Glenn C. Altschuler states that rock ‘n’ roll music influenced post American culture through race‚ sexuality and generational conflict. In order for blacks to profit during the rock ‘n’ roll era performers and promoters “bleached the music‚ and promoted white rock ‘n’ rollers” (p 35). American culture was sexualized by rock ‘n’ roll music and it influenced men and women’s values. Americans were also convinced that rock ‘n’ roll music reinforced
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Rock & Roll is universally agreed upon as a melting pot of musical genres. Originating from the African-American stylings of jazz and blues‚ as well as western influences of swing and country‚ Rock & Roll ushered in an era of music midway through the 20th century. Artists like Jerry Lee Lewis‚ Little Richard‚ Chuck Berry‚ and Elvis Presley to name a few‚ bestowed unique characteristics to the art and culture of Rock & Roll. Though this may seem like a harmless statement‚ there are some who claim
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Rock and roll has developed a long way throughout the years from a dance craze in the 1950’s to a political and cultural landscape that is recognized worldwide. Rock and roll has come to define the roots of teenage rebellion‚ people who don’t follow the norms‚ and have disrespect for authority. The style of rock and roll itself is a melting pot of music‚ a combination of sounds that include jazz‚ country‚ blues‚ ragtime‚ gospel‚ swing‚ classical‚ and ethnic music. It can be a simple variation of
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sounds have unified Americans during tough times‚ provided an escape in times of need‚ and have defined America on a global scale. More specifically‚ America’s Rock and Roll genre‚ coming at a time when Americans desperately needed an upbeat rhythm‚ was an avenue for merging cultures and exploration as well as progressive expression. Rock and Roll’s roots cultivated when a sense of restlessness‚ in relation to the musical genres available‚ permeated through the American public. War had brought individuals
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The History of Rock and Roll – By Berkley Shofner Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s‚ primarily from a combination of predominantly African-American genres such as blues‚ boogie woogie‚ jump blues‚ jazz‚ and gospel music‚ together with Western swing and country music. Though elements of rock and roll can be heard in blues records from the 1920s and in country records of the 1930s‚ the genre did not acquire
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and country music‚ Rock and Roll was able to become a massive hit in the mainstream of music during the 20th century‚ amongst the growing populace. It is nothing new that newer generations are usually tasked with sticking to the old or developing something entirely their own. Rock and Roll made it possible to integrate both older styles of blues and country to create something remarkably similar in fashion‚ but also unique in its very own way. The only way genres like Rock and Roll could have become
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