INTRODUCTION          Rock and Roll started after the year 1955 with its roots being in Blues, Gospel, and Jazz. This influenced vocal music, which was popular with the African American population. Hep Harmony which added rhythm and harmony was sung by groups such as The 'Mills Brothers' and the 'Ink Spots'.         Small Swing Bands or Jump Bands featured saxophone soloists and repeated phrases. These city style blues featured singers such as Joe Turner, Dina Washington, T- Bone …showed first 75 words of 1294 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1294 total…influenced music in the 60's, 70's, and the 80's. Some of these bands include Pink Floyd, The Doors, Eagles, Genesis, CSNY (Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young), The Monkees, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, Michael Jackson, and many others.         Rock and Roll has been an important part of young peoples lives for decades and decades to come. Music is a way of expression for some and a way of relaxing for others.