1. The REAL Post-War Danger Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

3. The 1950s Rebels Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

4.   Mostly white artists who felt “beat down” by American culture. Looked for alternative lifestyles   Ex: Jack Kerouac “On The Road” (1957) Why would the Baby Boomers feel “beat up” by society? Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

5. Conformity! What parents wanted teens to listen to Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

6. Crooning – Frank Sinatra Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

7. RR ock ‘n’ roll = music with a loud and heavy beat. 11 st played by Alan Freed, Cleveland, Ohio II nfluenced by African Americans SS CARED parents! = Generation gap

8. Read the lyrics: What is Rock n Roll talking about? Girls Love Sex Teen Life No political message Topics Rock n Roll was the voice of Teenager Culture. Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

9. Watch & List: What does it sound like? What does it look like? Guitar Bass Drums Piano sometimes Style Sexy Sounds Rock n Roll laid the foundation for future band structure & image. Looks Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

10. Doo Wop…for lovers Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

11. Women of Rock n Roll? Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

12. Parents were afraid Rock n Roll would cause their children to misbehave! So they…tried to ban it Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS

13. Rock N Roll Music Made Teens Out-of-Control The Lindy Hop The Twist The Fly The Stroll Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS