The Origins and Early History of Rock & Roll

Rock and roll's various musical ingredients are examined, including jazz, blues, country, folk and gospel. Also explored are rock's early musical trends such as rockabilly, doo-wop, girl groups, surf music, teen idols, R&B and soul. Additionally, rock and roll was impacted by technological advances such as the transistor radio and the 45rpm record, cultural and social movements, fast-talking deejays, the emergence of the teenager, revolutionary dances such as the Twist, payola, and the rise of independent record companies. The book concludes with the arrival of the British Invasion.

Author: Nick Talevski, Robert D. West
Publisher: Guardian Express Media
Published: 07/10/2010
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780980056112

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