Origins of rock and roll
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| '''Rock and roll''' emerged as a defined musical style in [[United States|America]] in the [[1950s]], though elements of rock and roll can be seen in [[rhythm and blues]] records as far back as the [[1920s]]. Early rock and roll combined elements of [[blues]], [[boogie woogie]], [[jazz]] and [[rhythm and blues]], and is also influenced by traditional [[folk music]], [[gospel music]], and [[country music|country and western]]. | '''Rock and roll''' emerged as a defined musical style in [[United States|America]] in the [[1950s]], though elements of rock and roll can be seen in [[rhythm and blues]] records as far back as the [[1920s]]. Early rock and roll combined elements of [[blues]], [[boogie woogie]], [[jazz]] and [[rhythm and blues]], and is also influenced by traditional [[folk music]], [[gospel music]], and [[country music|country and western]]. | ||
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Rock and roll emerged as a defined musical style in America in the 1950s, though elements of rock and roll can be seen in rhythm and blues records as far back as the 1920s. Early rock and roll combined elements of blues, boogie woogie, jazz and rhythm and blues, and is also influenced by traditional folk music, gospel music, and country and western.
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