like it or not, the fact is that, in the 20th century, the rock became one of the main references in different fields of knowledge. And you, what do you know about this cultural phenomenon that pushed the boundaries of music?
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Rock'n Roll History:
Rock'n Roll Renegades
1950'
The beginnings of
Rock and Roll
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It is hard to believe, but there was once a time when there was no rock music. Most historians trace the beginning rock back to the year 1954, when a new type of music, then called Rock and Roll, appeared and revolutionized musical tastes, at least among young people, and pretty much changed the world.
This new music, of course did not develop in a vacuum, but resulted from the convergence of two musical styles, Rhythm and Blues and Country, as well as a series of technological developments that created a new market for music. (to read more, click here)
Rock and roll
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
(This article is about the 1950s style of music. For the general rock music genre, see rock music. For other uses, see rock and roll (disambiguation).)
Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll or rock 'n' roll) is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s,[1][2] primarily from a combination of African American blues, country , jazz,[3] and gospel music.[4] Though elements of rock and roll can be heard in country records of the 1930s,[3] and in blues records from the 1920s,[5] rock and roll did not acquire its name until the 1950s.[6][7]
The term "rock and roll" now has at least two different meanings, both in common usage. The American Heritage Dictionary[8] and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary[9] both define rock and roll as synonymous with rock music. Encyclopaedia Britannica, on the other hand, regards it as the music that originated in the mid-1950s and later evolved "into the more encompassing international style known as rock music."[10] For the purpose of differentiation, this article uses the second definition, while the broader musical genre is discussed in the rock music article. (to read more, click here)Best Rock Bands Of All Time
This list is a collection of the top ten rock bands of all time. This includes bands that can be categorized as rock and roll, hard rock, southern rock, country, pop and just about any other genre that has evolved from 50's
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Now that you've read a lot about rock'n roll, have fun and answer the following questions:
1. Are you a rock’n’roll fan? Do you have a favorite band or singer?
2. Do you like any rock music? How would you define it by your own words?
3. Do you know any artists or bands presented in the text above? who?
4. Do you agree with the "top-ten" list of the best bands presented in teh 3rd. link? Make your own "top-ten" list.
5. The rock and roll has changed a lot over the years. In your opinion, what are the most radical changes? Do you think that the "current rock" can still be called "true" rock and roll?
