Rock n Roll

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Rock n Roll

• 1950s Music

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Facts about 50s music

• The classic rock age only lasted 5 years 1954-59
• Began in the USA with a mixture of cultures and
  musical traditions.
• Rock n Roll was first released by small
  independent record companies.

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The start of youth culture

• Following the end of world war 2 youth culture
  began to emerge.
• Rock n Roll was being played on the radio to
  help attract young audiences.
• White middle class teenagers loved it, it took
  major record companies by surprise.
• Song lyrics were based on love, sexuality,
  identity crises and freedom

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Famous Faces

• Buddy Holly-major impact on popular music of the
  age, singer and songwriter.
• Chuck Berry-brought influence of rhythm and blues
  to rock and roll.
• Elvis Presley- one of the first mass idols. Known
  for his romantic ballads and moves.

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The influence of Rock n Roll

• Popular mainstream music was started by Rock n
  Role.
• Since the 50s it has become a global industry
• Bands such as the Beatles and Rolling Stones
  adapted rock and roll to fit a new age.. The
  60s