Mainstream Crossover Acts R&B Flashcards
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This person set the standard for rock electric guitar.
Chuck Berry
This person was considered a “founding father” of rock and roll
Chuck Berry
This person was arrested for the violation of the Mann Act
Chuck Berry
His music leanes towards Rockabilly
Chuck Berry
This person targeted his market and wrote songs about that targets interests.
Chuck Berry
What was Chuck Berry’s only #1 Crossover hit?
My-Ding-A-Ling
Who was considered the “Architect of rock and roll
Little Richard
This person had the 1st major crossover act
“Fats” Antoine Domino
He gave white teens and easy introduction to black RandB
“Fats” Antoine Domino
His music was considered Non controversial / Non threatening
“Fats” Antoine Domino
This person scared white adults and was viewed as “threatening”
Little Richard
He was a major influence on blues based rock of the 1960s
Little Richard
Who was the most successful crossover act of the 1950s
The Platters
Who performed “ Why do fools fall in love”
Frankie Lymon and the teeanagers
This person was considered to have some country music influences in his sound
“Fats” Antoine Domino
