History of rock and roll
Date Submitted: 11/16/2003 12:14:59
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Music
Length: 5 pages (1294 words)
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Music
Length: 5 pages (1294 words)
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-
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…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.
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