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| - | '''Rock and roll''' (also known as '''rock 'n' roll'''), is an [[Music of the United States|American genre of music]] that evolved in the [[United States]] in the late [[1940s]] and became popular in the early [[1950s]], and quickly spread to the rest of the world. It later spawned the various sub-genres of what is now called simply '[[rock music|rock]]', usually accompanied by [[lyrics]]. | ||
| - | The [[social effects of rock and roll]] have been worldwide and massive. Far beyond simply a musical style, rock and roll influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. In addition, rock and roll may have helped the cause of the civil rights movement because both African American teens and white American teens enjoyed the music. From the mid-1960s on, as "rock and roll" yielded gradually to "rock," later dance genres followed, starting with the [[Twist (dance)|twist]], and leading up to [[funk]], [[disco]], [[house music|house]] and [[techno]]. | + | '''Rock and roll''' (often written as '''rock & roll''', '''rock 'n' roll''', or '''rock 'n roll''') is a [[Genre (music)|genre]] of [[popular music]] that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It [[Origins of rock and roll|originated]] from African-American music such as [[jazz]], [[rhythm and blues]], [[boogie woogie]], and [[gospel music|gospel]], as well as [[country music]]. While rock and roll's formative elements can be heard in blues records from the 1920s and in country records of the 1930s, the genre did not acquire its name until 1954. |
| - | ==List of [[rock and roll]] performer== | + | According to journalist [[Greg Kot]], "rock and roll" refers to a style of popular music originating in the United States in the 1950s. By the mid-1960s, rock and roll had developed into "the more encompassing international style known as [[rock music]], though the latter also continued to be known in many circles as rock and roll." For the purpose of differentiation, this article deals with the first definition. |
| - | *[[The Beach Boys]] | + | |
| - | *[[Bill Haley & His Comets]] - key contributor of the [[rockabilly]] revolution from [[R&B]] to rock and roll; "[[Rocket 88]]", "[[Rock Around the Clock]]" | + | |
| - | *[[Bo Diddley]] - singer-songwriter, guitarist, popularizer of the Bo Diddley beat; [[Bo Diddley (song)|"Bo Diddley"]], [[I'm A Man (Bo Diddley song)|"I'm A Man"]], "[[Who Do You Love]]", "Say Man", "[[Road Runner (Bo Diddley song)|Road Runner]]", "You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover" | + | |
| - | *[[Bobby Darin]] - teen idol; "Dream Lover", "Mack the Knife" | + | |
| - | *[[Bobby Lewis]] - "Tossin' and Turnin'" | + | |
| - | *[[Bruce & Terry]] - surf duo; "Hey Little Cobra" | + | |
| - | *[[Buddy Holly]] - rock and roll musician; "Peggy Sue" | + | |
| - | *[[Carl Perkins]] - rockabilly pioneer; "[[Blue Suede Shoes]]" | + | |
| - | *[[The Chantays]] - surf band; "Pipeline" | + | |
| - | *[[Chuck Berry]] - singer-songwriter, guitarist, "[[Maybelline (song)|Maybellene]]" | + | |
| - | *[[Dave "Baby" Cortez]] - "The Happy Organ" | + | |
| - | *[[David Allan & the Arrows]] - soundtrack surf composer; "Blues' Theme" from ''[[The Wild Angels]]'' | + | |
| - | *[[Dick Dale]] - surf music pioneer; "[[Let's Go Trippin']]" | + | |
| - | *[[Dorsey Burnette]] - rockabilly singer; "[[Big Rock Candy Mountain]]" | + | |
| - | *[[Johnny Burnette]] - rockabilly singer; "You're Sixteen", "[[Train Kept A-Rollin']]" | + | |
| - | *[[The Drifters]] - early rock and roll; "[[Money Honey]]"; "I Gotta Get Myself a Woman"; "[[White Christmas]]"; "[[Honey Love]]"; "Steamboat" | + | |
| - | *[[Eddie Cochran]] - rockabilly guitar hero; "[[Summertime Blues]]" | + | |
| - | *[[Elvis Presley]] - legendary popularizer of American rock and roll; "Blue Moon of Kentucky", "[[Heartbreak Hotel]]", "[[Jailhouse Rock (song)|Jailhouse Rock]]", "[[Are You Lonesome Tonight? (song)|Are You Lonesome Tonight?]]" | + | |
| - | *[[Fabian (entertainer)|Fabian]] - teen idol; "Tiger" | + | |
| - | *[[Fats Domino]] - popular New Orleans piano player; "The Fat Man", "Ain't That a Shame" | + | |
| - | *[[Freddy Cannon]], hard rock, nicknamed "Boom Boom" | + | |
| - | *[[Gene Vincent]] - rockabilly musician; "Be-Bop-A-Lula" | + | |
| - | *[[Gene Summers]] - rockabilly entertainer; "School Of Rock 'n Roll" "Big Blue Diamonds", "Nervous" | + | |
| - | *[[Tommy & The Tom Toms]] aka The Bill Smith Combo - "Tomahawk", "Heartbreak Hotel" | + | |
| - | *[[Ike Turner]] - influential rock and roll pioneer; "[[Rocket 88]]" | + | |
| - | *[[Jackie DeShannon]] - pop-folk singer; "What the World Needs Now" | + | |
| - | *[[Jackie Wilson]] - legendary soul singer; "Lonely Teardrops", "Baby Workout" | + | |
| - | *[[Jan & Dean]] - surf and pop doo-wop duo; "Surf City", "Baby Talk" | + | |
| - | *[[Jerry Lee Lewis]] - pianist, singer; "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "Great Balls of Fire" | + | |
| - | *[[Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos]] - surf music; ''[[Hot Rod Hootenanny]]'' | + | |
| - | *[[Paul Anka]] - "Puppy Love", "Diana", "You Are My Destiny", "My Way" | + | |
| - | *[[Pat Boone]] - pop vocalist; "[[Tutti Frutti (song)|Tutti Frutti]]", "Ain't That a Shame" | + | |
| - | *[[Ritchie Valens]] - rock and roll musician; "La Bamba" | + | |
| - | *[[Ricky Nelson]] -a great Rockabilly singer and early television teen idol | + | |
| - | *[[Ronnie Hawkins]] - rockabilly performer; "Forty Days", "Mary Lou" | + | |
| - | *[[Ronny & the Daytonas]] - surf rock; "G.T.O." | + | |
| - | *[[Roy Orbison]] - "Running Scared", "It's Over" | + | |
| - | *[[Jack Scott]] - pop balladeer, "Burning Bridges", "What In The World's Come Over You" | + | |
| - | *[[The Surfaris]] - surf band; "Wipeout" | + | |
| - | *[[Tommy James & the Shondells]] - pop-rock; "Crimson and Clover", "Hanky Panky", "I Think We're Alone Now" | + | |
| - | *[[Wilbert Harrison]] - "Kansas City", "Let's Work Together" | + | |
| + | In the earliest rock and roll styles, either the [[piano]] or [[saxophone]] was typically the lead instrument. These instruments were generally replaced or supplemented by guitar in the middle to late 1950s. The beat is essentially a dance rhythm with an accentuated [[Backbeat (music)|backbeat]], almost always provided by a [[snare drum]]. Classic rock and roll is usually played with one or two [[electric guitar]]s (one lead, one rhythm) and a [[double bass]] (string bass). After the mid-1950s, electric [[bass guitar]]s ("Fender bass") and [[drum kits]] became popular in classic rock. | ||
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| + | Rock and roll had a polarizing influence on lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. It is often portrayed in movies, fan magazines, and on television. Some people believe that the music had a positive influence on the [[civil rights movement]], because both [[Black American]] and [[White American]] teenagers enjoyed it. | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
| *[[Roll]] | *[[Roll]] | ||
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"One effect of the Marshall Plan was that it subtly "Americanized" European countries, especially Austria, through new exposure to American popular culture, including the growth in influence of Hollywood movies and rock n' roll." --Sholem Stein "Rock 'n' roll is basically institutionalized adolescence. And the bottom line of rock ‘n’ roll is that it’s a baby food industry and Phil found a new formula for baby food."--Albert Goldman in Phil Spector: He's a Rebel (1982) by Binia Tymieniecka, from 50:00 unwards |
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Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from African-American music such as jazz, rhythm and blues, boogie woogie, and gospel, as well as country music. While rock and roll's formative elements can be heard in blues records from the 1920s and in country records of the 1930s, the genre did not acquire its name until 1954.
According to journalist Greg Kot, "rock and roll" refers to a style of popular music originating in the United States in the 1950s. By the mid-1960s, rock and roll had developed into "the more encompassing international style known as rock music, though the latter also continued to be known in many circles as rock and roll." For the purpose of differentiation, this article deals with the first definition.
In the earliest rock and roll styles, either the piano or saxophone was typically the lead instrument. These instruments were generally replaced or supplemented by guitar in the middle to late 1950s. The beat is essentially a dance rhythm with an accentuated backbeat, almost always provided by a snare drum. Classic rock and roll is usually played with one or two electric guitars (one lead, one rhythm) and a double bass (string bass). After the mid-1950s, electric bass guitars ("Fender bass") and drum kits became popular in classic rock.
Rock and roll had a polarizing influence on lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. It is often portrayed in movies, fan magazines, and on television. Some people believe that the music had a positive influence on the civil rights movement, because both Black American and White American teenagers enjoyed it.
See also
- Roll
- Rock music
- Rockism
- Teen idol
- Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll
- Social effects of rock and roll
- The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll
- Origins of rock and roll
- Rock 'n' Roll High School
- Golden age of rock and roll
