Originated in the early 1950’s‚ rock ‘n’ roll was known to be the world’s most popular and multicultural form of music. Therefore‚ Rock being a mixture of all the American music that came before it‚ then dominated the music industry but also extremely influenced everything from politics to social norms. This suggests music had moved away from its roots in Blues and country music and grew into something bigger known simply as rock. Rock ‘n’ roll lost much of the rebelliousness that had initially given
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“Sex‚ Drugs‚ and Rock ‘n’ Roll” The “Swinging Sixties” was a decade of new developments changing ideals that ranged from women’s movements‚ to “the New Left‚” and to the musical scene of Rock ‘n’ Roll. These important progressions began the counterculture and social revolution among the youth in the United States. The counterculture ideals and visions were brought about by the extraordinary explosion of creative thought through music and other forms of art. The music scene‚ that overwhelmed
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The social and political context of the 1950’s is crucial to any understanding of the birth of rock n roll. "Rock was formed out of the social‚ economic and political context of post-war America". The social context was on the bases of the post war baby boom‚ which counted for the birth of 77 million babies between the years 1946-1964. By the year 1964 forty percent of America’s population was under twenty years of age. For the first time both middle and working class youths were acquiring an
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If there was no racial segregation in the United States during the 1940’s rock and roll may not have been created. Rock and roll had an overwhelming influence on how white teenagers and black teenagers began to intermingle with each other. The rock and roll “movement” forced bigot Major Record labels to change their business practices‚ ultimately helping end segregation in America. Rhythm and Blues originates from African Americans. Back in the 1940s rhythm and blues was becoming more popular‚ widespread
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no difference when it comes to rock and roll. Since the late 1950s when women first began to make their entry into rock and roll until now‚ women have been making great strides in the industry. However‚ as James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome state in their 1966 single‚ “this is a man’s world”. Women have constantly been cheated out of credit and money. They have also not been taken seriously as musicians. They have been oversexualised‚ as well‚ in rock and roll. As Runaways’ Joan Jett says‚ “People
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decipher when and who started the rock and roll revolution. Most would say Elvis and others might disagree. Rock and roll to me is as the words sound‚ but written into lyrics of a song. Rock is an object that is hard and its shaped in many different was. Roll metaphorically speaking is ever going‚ like a ball rounding down the hill‚ which needs friction to continue rolling on. Songs with a strong vocal edge and hard-hitting musical instruments are what make rock and roll different then rhythm and blues
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The rhythm of Rock and Roll is fast‚ and it have a combination between angry and strong emotions. In addition‚ this type of music has a wild style‚ and this produce a sensation of freedom. Moreover‚ the most important instrument of Rock and Roll is the bass; as a result‚ it is fast and energized. In contrast‚ classical music is calm and relax. Furthermore‚ this music was made for get the people in a soft and relaxing trance. In addition‚ some artist like Bethoven and Mozard made music with mathematic
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Bob Dylan is recognized as one of the greatest rock and roll icons of the 1960s. Whether singing a topical folk song‚ exploring rock and blues‚ or delivering one of his more abstract compositions‚ Dylan has consistently demonstrated the rare ability to reach and affect listeners with thoughtful‚ sophisticated lyrics. It is safe to say that he has been able to define the mood of his generation through his songs which provide commentary to the restless age of the 60s. Dylan played the role of a spokesperson
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By 1982‚ rock had stayed strong through the thick and thin. Rock survived everything from the initial shock of the first rock stars in 1950‚ the fall of rock and roll on the day the music died‚ and through the onslaught of subgenre phases such as the psychedelic era‚ disco fever‚ and the emotional punk days. By the early 1980s things were looking really good for the rock and roll music industry. By this time rock was not seen as a revolution‚ and it was thought to be mainstream. This thought brought
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Music 1091 Pink Floyd‚ Final Paper Pink Floyd is one of the most well-respected and influential rock and roll bands of all time. Pink Floyd brought something new to the table of Rock and Roll. They created a sense of psychedelic hallucinations through their music and the lights they used during their performances. The band did not immediately come up with the name “Pink Floyd.” The group first went by “Sigma 6” then “Architectural Abdabs” before finally settling on the name Pink Floyd
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