The Heart of Rock & Roll

Today, rock and roll music, is not in the forefront of the music industry. Much debate is being made over its decline, with many people saying that, “Rock is dead.” While on the other side of the record album, people are saying, “It’s not dead and will make a comeback.” It is this writer’s opinion, that rock and roll is awaiting its rebirth, and if you pay close enough attention to the birthing sounds, you will agree. Rock and roll was conceived by rhythm and blues music in the 40’s and 50’s

Early Rock and Roll The year is 1960. You walk into the crowded concert, and take your seat as the sound of guitar riffs fill your ears. The crowd cheers, as the singer struts onstage with his guitar and starts to wave a tale with music as he sings along to his strumming guitar. This is early rock n’ roll. In this paper I will first tell you about the history of early rock and roll. Then I will tell you about the famous composers of this music style and the way it has impacted our society, in

secrets, the broken hearts, the broken hearted and the survivors… These songs are the memories - the 24 Karat gold rings in the blue box… These songs are for you” (“Official Website”). On May 6 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona Stevie Nicks was born (“Stevie Nicks Biography.com”). She has earned 5 Grammy Award nominations for Best Female Rock Vocalist throughout her career (“About Stevie Nicks”). Stevie Nicks should be inducted into the Hall of Fame because she is the queen of rock and roll,

Rockin’ in the USA Rock and Roll. It’s very name is associated with America. Massively popular across all across America for generations according to digitalmusicnews. Rock and Roll is the lifeblood and voice of the American people. While America has changed many times, Rock and Roll always changes along with it. If you want to truly understand America, you have to take a look at America’s music; Rock and Roll. The history of Rock and Roll directly mirrors the story of the American people. The

and avenues for the growth of the rock and roll music. Right from the commonality of tunes and instruments, Rock and Roll music performers have been able to draw from their knowledge of Jazz. The development of the influence of Jazz has been seen in the development of the interests related to the growth of Rock and Roll. This would mean that the development of the norms of Jazz has been influential in the creation of interests and ideas related to Rock and Roll. The emergence of Jazz has been impactful

The Impact of Rock n’ Roll On the Soviet & American Youth The invention of Rock n’ Roll goes back a long way. Coming to life during the early to middle half of the 20th century, Rock n’ Roll has come a long way in shaping the modern world we live in today. Two of the major areas in which Rock n’ Roll has had an impact on is what I will be discussing in this essay. They are, the impact on the youth of both the Soviet Union and the American. Ever since the rise of the Rock n’ Roll genre during the

divided country together and touched the hearts of everyone. It all began when songwriter Berry Gordy founded a label, bought a house, and set up a recording studio in the basement in Detroit. One of the many famous bands/artists to be signed by Motown was the Jackson 5. He got them on The Ed Sullivan show and the rest is history. His cliental grew and the talent kept coming. The lyrics and arrangements being made were simple but they spoke to the heart (Cruz 2009). The creativity that came to be

touch one’s heart with the perfect rhythm. With its many genres, people can enjoy each genre of music given the time and place in specific ways. Rock ‘n’ roll, for example, has influenced many Americans from the mid-1950’s and became inspirational today. While listening to rock ‘n’ roll music, everyone can’t help but name one key musician, and his name is Elvis Presley. Because of the way Elvis took the stage with his flashy hair, he later took the title as ‘The King of rock ‘n’ roll’. But was that

largely dominated by Rock and Roll as the Rock and Roll era had emerged. This Genre of music developed from other styles of music such as country, Jazz, and gospel. One Reason for the sudden emergence of Rock and Roll was because of the likes of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and other Rock and Roll icons that have transformed music, as we know it. Pioneer of Rock and Roll During the early 50s, many artists were coming out with there own Rock and Roll songs making it difficult

known as the King of Rock n Roll. His career span was from 1954 to 1997. He had 50 total records. Personal obstacles Elvis’ faced, he got married to Priscilla Presley in 1967. A year later he and Priscilla had a daughter. Unfortunately their marriage didn’t last and they got a divorce in 1973. After he and Priscilla got divorced, he started to get addicted to prescription drugs. He also had high blood pressure, liver damage, glaucoma and an enlarged colon. He died from a heart attack when he was in