History of Rock and Roll Exam Questions With Solutions 100% Correct
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History of Rock and Roll Exam Questions
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Johnny Cash "The Man in Black" who famously recorded at Folsom Prison. His path from
poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
Rockabilly A type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US in ...
History of Rock and Roll Exam Questions
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Johnny Cash "The Man in Black" who famously recorded at Folsom Prison. His path from
poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
Rockabilly A type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US in the 1950s,
combining elements of rock and roll and country music.
Doo Wop features a vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes
little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. Built upon vocal harmony. Example:
"Sh'Boom" by The Chords.
Origin of Doo Wop started by amateurs or semi-professionals on street corners in New
York and Philadelphia
Chuck Berry pioneer of Rock and Roll known for his guitar riffs, energetic performances,
blend of R&B and Country, and showmanship.
Radio's influence on Rock and Roll *introduced R&B to white audiences
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*helped rock and roll go from regional to national audiences
Rhythm and Blues (R&B) A style of music developed by African-Americans that
combines blues and jazz characterized by a strong backbeat and related variations on syncopated
instrumental phrases
Great Migration An early 20th-century mass movement of African Americans from the
Deep South to the industrial North, seeking job opportunities and fleeing from racism and
discrimination.
Alan Freed A disc jockey who began playing R & B on a Cleveland radio show and
gained a wide following from black and white teenagers due to his on-air attitude and style. He
coined the term "Rock and Roll."
Payola Scandal The practice of DJs taking bribes for record airplay. US congressional
hearings took place. Alan Freed was convicted and put in jail. His career was over.
Teenagers This group gained influence as a market force in the 1950s. Popular music
became oriented toward them.
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