PEOPLE-1 Flashcards
Alan Freed
A 1951 radio disc jockey who played an important role in the development from rhythm and blues to rock ‘n’ roll; had a program called Moondog’s Rock ‘n’ Roll House Party
Big Mama Thornton
Rhythm and blues singer who had an effect on development of rock ‘n’ roll; known for her version of “Hound Dog”
Charley Patton
Played an important role in the development of the Mississippi delta blues and is often referred to as “the father of the delta blues style”
Cosimo Matassa
A part of the New Orleans style, he was the co-owner and chief recording engineer of J & M studio
Col. Tom Parker
Associated with Memphis country rock style and was the talent manager of Elvis Presley
Dave Bartholomew
A part of New Orleans style; was an artist and repertoire, trumpet player, arranger, manager, and band leader
Jackie Brenston
His song “Rocket 88” is cited as being “the first rock ‘n’ roll song”, it is also the first rock ‘n’ roll song about cars
Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller
They were songwriters who wrote the song “Hound Dog”, which became a big hit for Big Mama Thornton and Elvis Presley
Phil and Leonard Chess
Associated with Chicago rock ‘n’ roll
Sam Phillips
Associated with Memphis country rock ‘n’ roll which primarily developed at his Memphis recording studio, Sun Records
Scotty Moore
Associated with Memphis country rock, was the lead electric guitarist of Elvis Presley
