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
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)
Country-Rock Rebel Johnny Cash also started with Sun Records (like Elvis, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis) Known as the “Man in Black” m/watch?v=gRlj5vjp3 Kohttp:// m/watch?v=gRlj5vjp3 Ko Later famous for drug addiction and marrying June Carter
Goodness Gracious! Jerry Lee Lewis was known as a wild entertainer and piano player watch?v=8yRdDnrB5kMhttp:// watch?v=8yRdDnrB5kM Hits included “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” 1958 it was discovered that his (3 rd ) wife was 13 years old and his cousin—vanished from music scene
Chuck Berry Pioneer of rock guitar watch?v=2gv62KbSBQMhttp:// 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 Died in plane crash with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper
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