rock and roll part 1:1950’s-british invasion. background rock music evolved from swing jazz and...
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The King of Rock Elvis Presley began with Sun Studios (Memphis)— released “That’s all Right Mama” in 1954 Had 18 #1 hits in career and 114 in the top 40 Later turned to film and Vegas shows Died in 1977 (only 42)TRANSCRIPT
Rock and Roll
Part 1:1950’s-British Invasion
Background
• Rock music evolved from swing jazz and southern blues
• 1955 Bill Haley and the Comet’s “Rock around the Clock” becomes rocks first #1 single
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5fsqYctXgM
The King of Rock• Elvis Presley began with
Sun Studios (Memphis)—released “That’s all Right Mama” in 1954
• Had 18 #1 hits in career and 114 in the top 40
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1Qo1eaWF8c
• Later turned to film and Vegas shows
• Died in 1977 (only 42)
Country-Rock Rebel• Johnny Cash also
started with Sun Records (like Elvis, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis)
• Known as the “Man in Black”
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRlj5vjp3Ko
• Later famous for drug addiction and marrying June Carter
Goodness Gracious!• Jerry Lee Lewis was known as
a wild entertainer and piano player
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yRdDnrB5kM
• Hits included “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”
• 1958 it was discovered that his (3rd) wife was 13 years old and his cousin—vanished from music scene
Chuck Berry• Pioneer of rock guitar• http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=2gv62KbSBQM• Hits include “Johnny B.
Good,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “School Days”
• Also served a few stints in prison, further darkening Rock’s reputation
The Day the Music Died• Texan Buddy Holly hit #1 with “That’ll be the Day” in 1957• Unlike other rock stars, he was deeply religious, married, and sported thick
glasses• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQiIMuOKIzY
• 1959 Died in plane crash with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper
British Invasion• Beatles first play in
America on Feb. 9th, 1964
• Ushers in Beatlemania
• Opens way for Rolling Stones, Animals, and other British acts
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ai1fy21Ls&feature=PlayList&p=86A06871DAC027D9&index=0&playnext=1