The Rock And Roll Band

Music as a whole blends together. One style leads to another, the music becomes more progressive. It evolves to fit the new generation, leaving the old generation behind. From the spritual songs of the late 1800s to the gospel of the early 1900s. Then it changed into rhythm and blues, and when the 1950s rolled around it became Rock’ n’ Roll. With the invention of new iconic instruments like the Fender Precision Bass and then the Fender Stratocaster, the sound of the music changed. The sound that was soft and low was now crunchy and loud. While it did not sit well with the adults, it was a hit among the new generation. Even the African American roots of the music didn’t deter the youth listening

The Rolling Stones, self-acclaimed and fan-supported, is “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” The Rolling Stones is well into its fifth decade performing together as a group. They are the longest lived, continuous performing band in the history of music. From the band’s early British beginnings through the present, The Rolling Stones has continued to adapt its music to the sounds and styles of the past five decades, to remain ever visible and popular in the eyes of the world. The “Stones,” as the band has become known by, was formed by the blues-loving London born, childhood friends, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Over the period following Jagger’s and Richards’ chance reunion on a train at the Dartford

Teenage Rebellion is a major influence on the popularity of rock and roll in the 60’s. Society as a whole was well reserved and private about their personal and sexual lives. A struggling economy left most families spending the majority of income on basic living needs. Few households had disposable income.

“The warden threw a party in the county jail. The prison band was there and they began to wail. The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing. You should've heard them knocked-out jailbirds sing.” These lyrics from Elvis Presley’s hit song “Jailhouse Rock” clearly illustrate how teenagers reacted to his new brand of music, Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1950s. Elvis and his music came in a time when the baby boomers were teenagers and beginning to identify themselves and discover music. The civil rights movement was just about to begin, and the tension between whites and blacks was just beginning to decrease. The two races found companionship when listening to music, and Elvis helped to connect the dots even more. Elvis was a music icon that the

Rock ‘N’ Roll’s birth came after the Great Depression and World War II. It was in the 50’s called the baby boomers that started it all. It expanded the teenage population with 3.4 million babies born. The 1950’s scrap the ideology of a conservative family, where the father is the bread winner and the mother was a stay home mother. The young adults found an escape and enjoyment in Rock ‘N’ Roll.

In 1964, The Rolling Stones catapulted to fame amid outrage and controversy about the surliness of their demeanor and the length of their hair. The Stones were considered "dangerous" and riots and scenes of hysteria erupted wherever they played. "Today, they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, winners of the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and on the cover of TIME magazine" (RIAA; History 2 of 4). "There's nothing new about pop and rock music finding its roots in the anger and rebellion of young people, and there's nothing new in older people expressing unrealistic fears about that music" (RIAA; History 3 of 4). History has shown us that what may be initially perceived as objectionable is actually only the reaction of a new or different experience.

Music is an Art form that has been around since humans were created All around the world music is played in many different forms and styles. As early as the 1950 's, a new style of music was being created in the Untied States, one that forever changed the world. Not only did it bring a completely different sound, but it changed the way people acted, dressed, and even people 's lifestyles. This new style of music became known as Rock and Roll. It drew many from a one-way path to a sea of possibilities musically. Me being a music lover really enjoyed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame site. Rock and Roll have sheltered and comforted me in many times of needs. For as long as I can remember as a kid and throughout my painful adolescence years, and also as an adult, it has inspired me to appreciate the music of all kinds throughout the years.

Throughout time music has been constantly changing and evolving, eventually causing it form to what it is today. As time has gone on, different genres of music have been introduced and became popular such as Rock n Roll, Blues, EDM etc. However, regardless of the genre of music, they have all come together to modernize and serve the purpose of entertaining the audience. If I were to induct modern musical artists, due to their popularity and overall impact on society, into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame it would consist of: Dr. Dre, Drake, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.

Also known as the fab four the Beatles were able to bring joy and happiness back to the country after John Kennedy was assassinated which was one of America’s troubling and trying times in the 60’s. As the Beatles apparel and hairdos became more thrilling and the Beatles were wearing facial hair in 1966 which was one of their many laidback behaviors that coordinated with those of the counterculture, including smoking marijuana and taking mind-altering drugs. The next item we found was a 1967 Rolling Stones magazine. The Rolling Stone came out around the same time as what was called the hippie movement. It covered a lot of music, politics, and culture. In the 60’s anybody who bought the magazine only paid 35 cents per magazine. Some of the stories covered in 1967 in the magazine were about The Beatles, Tina Turner, and John Lennon. According to research “As Rolling Stone founder and Hall of Fame Inductee Jann Wenner observed: “When Rolling Stone started, music was the only medium available to young people to express themselves and share ideas” (Fagan,

The Motley Crue is a heavy metal band, with carefree lifestyle, that they spread throughout the world through their music. The members of the band were not only memorable on the stage, but off stage as well. They lived a lifestyle most would not deem socially correct, though it seemed to benefit their career. Selling over 100 million albums worldwide, Motley Crue helped spread the heavy metal brand of music around the world. All of these factors contributed to making them one of the best selling bands of all time. Their style, their life outside of music, and the spread of their music has lead Motley Crue to the top of Rock and Roll.

Tupelo MS is where it all began. The birthplace of Elvis Presley, it is also the birthplace of rock-n-roll and the transformation of American culture. Now, as it was then, this small town in the north-eastern corner of the state of Missouri is rather off the beaten track. But it still attracts a steady stream of visitors, from boomers reliving their greatest years to millennials trying to understand what the fuss was all about.

Chapter 4 titled, The Forefathers of Rock and Roll, talked about various things. The Birth of Rock and Roll was considered to be during the years of 1951 through 1954. "Bill Joe" Turner was one of the most influential forefathers of Rock and Roll. He also was recognized for introducing a heavy backbeat to his music which later influenced many rockers in the 1950s. On the other hand, famous saxophonist and singer, Louis Jordan had 5 consecutive #1 hit songs during the years 1946 to 1947. He also held #1 place on R&B charts for 44 weeks.

It’s hard to overestimate how much Muddy Waters, the blues legend, meant to the Rolling Stones. During their very early days, the band members landed a gig and had to give an official name. However, they did not have one at that time. Thinking quickly, they looked at The Best of Muddy Waters album and zeroed in on the first track, “Rollin’ Stone.” The band took its name from this album and called it “The Rolling

The Rolling Stones was a band that was formed in London that stormed across America. Their image was posted as “Bad Boys”, they wrote music that was a faster version of Chicago blues. This took a shift later which they wrote about other social problems in their music. They were a popular band and recorded over three hundred plus songs to this date. most of their songs resonated with the general population and how they felt at the time.

name On A Friday represented the day the members got together to practice. The band