Rock and roll Flashcards
Rock ‘n’ Roll was the music of the ‘Teenagers’ of the 1950’s. Why was this?
After World War II ended in 1945, young people in America did not have the pressure of going off to war. Now, with more time and money, teenagers became rebellious and wanted their own identity, listening and dancing to the music of the Rhythm and Blues music of the African-Americans.
Why was tening and dancing to the music of the Rhythm and Blues music of the African-Americans seen as inappropriate and the cause of teenage delinquency?
Unfortunately, racism was still heavily prevalent in the United States, and this music was seen as inappropriate and the cause of teenage delinquency.
Rock ‘n’ Roll was a combination of two different styles. Which ones?
“white” Country and Western and “black” (African-American) Rhythm and Blues.
What instruments were played in the Rock ‘n’ Roll style?
Rock ‘n’ Roll was played by electric guitar, double bass, drums, piano and often saxophone.
What chords were used in Rock and Roll?
The songs usually use the 12 Bar Blues pattern of chords which is where three chords are played over 12 bars of music.
Who was the most famous rock and roll artist?
Elvis Presley.
Why did Elvis Presley become popular?
Elvis Presley, who became popular because of his good looks, hip movements, and the black slurred ‘bluesy’ style in which he sang.
How did Elvis Presley perform?
He had a ‘black’ style of performing, together with his wild dance style, made him popular with white teenagers and yet still ‘safe’.
Rock ‘n’ Roll came to an abrupt end in the space of two years due the main performers dropping out of the Rock ‘n’ Roll scene.
Rock ‘n’ Roll came to an abrupt end in the space of two years due the main performers dropping out of the Rock ‘n’ Roll scene.
What were influences of rock n roll?
Rock and roll emerged as a defined musical style in the United States in the early to mid-1950s. It derived most directly from the rhythm and blues music of the 1940s.
What were the influences of rock?
Rock - rock n roll - blues - soul - folk.
