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    A History Paper-Rock ‘n ’ Roll Many people and many styles of music influenced Rock and Roll. The styles included Blues‚ Jazz‚ Gospel‚ Bluegrass‚ Boogie-Woogie‚ and Rockabilly. Each was a major factor into the introduction of a new style of music called Rock ‘N ’ Roll. Popular music places a premium on accessibility‚ represents various meanings to boost both instant appeal and memorability - distinctive tunes‚ novel instrumental flourishes‚ danceable rhythms‚ repeated riffs - but its signal

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    Rock ‘n Roll is a wonderful genre that was born from the mixtures of genres like the Blues‚ Jazz‚ Country and Gospel‚ It’s like a melting pot of all these genres combined to make the great sound of Rock ‘n Roll. Many artist claimed they influenced the birth of Rock ‘n Roll but there are 3 artist that I believed that had the most influenced and importance to the creation of Rock ‘n Roll. The first artist that I believed was a pioneer of Rock ‘n Roll was Little Richard. Like discussed on the video

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    Dylan Morganstein Inart 116 Essay 1 Position Paper Rock and Roll as a Melting Pot Black artists indeed were “robbed” black of their music‚ credit for their contributions made‚ and their just due. The main problem was shown through their recordings made by other artists who ended up profiting tremendously. All in all‚ African Americans contribute a huge influence on rock and roll. One of the greatest contributions that came from the African Americans had to be the blues. It doesn’t matter what instrument

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    All Shook Up: How Rock ‘N’ Roll Changed America by Glenn C. Altschuler states that rock ‘n’ roll music influenced post American culture through race‚ sexuality and generational conflict. In order for blacks to profit during the rock ‘n’ roll era performers and promoters “bleached the music‚ and promoted white rock ‘n’ rollers” (p 35). American culture was sexualized by rock ‘n’ roll music and it influenced men and women’s values. Americans were also convinced that rock ‘n’ roll music reinforced

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    sounds have unified Americans during tough times‚ provided an escape in times of need‚ and have defined America on a global scale. More specifically‚ America’s Rock and Roll genre‚ coming at a time when Americans desperately needed an upbeat rhythm‚ was an avenue for merging cultures and exploration as well as progressive expression. Rock and Roll’s roots cultivated when a sense of restlessness‚ in relation to the musical genres available‚ permeated through the American public. War had brought individuals

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    Question 1   (1 point) Brackett‚ Chapter 11: Independent (Indie) record labels are often able to take chances that major labels cannot.  Why?  Student response: Percent Value Student e Respons Answer  Choices a. Low  talent &  recording  costs for  indie  labels 0.0% b. Indie  labels set  up their  distributio n  carefully  (identified  their key  demogra phic and  distributio n areas  and only  sent  material  to those  disc  jockeys  and radio  stations) c. Major  labels 

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    Rock And Roll In The 50's

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    The 1950s was one of the most exciting decades for music because that is when the term rock music came in place with different types of genres including; soul‚ punk‚ rap‚ disco‚ and one of the most important rock ‘n’ roll. Frank Sinatra called rock and roll‚ ugly‚ degenerate‚ dirty and many other brutal terms. But that is not the true meaning of rock and roll. Music has and always will be a very important aspect in the development of society‚ with the release of the first Gibson guitar to many fights

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    The influences of rock and roll music has countless different impacts from the primary in the late forties and early fifties. The name rock and roll was first used be known as rhythm and blues starting out. That particular rock style soon transformed throughout the decades into something new and stimulating. Ragtime an African American style‚ included a pianist‚ banjos‚ or the band. Ragtime has a direct effect on the rock music from the start‚ because of the fun energy and vibe the style gave off

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    Rock And Roll Music in the 1950’s Stark State College of Technology Rock And Roll Music in the 1950’s Many think of the 1960s as a turning point. It was an era when everything changed. Children grew up and learned the realities of war‚ and death. As Bob Dylan sang‚ the times were changing.  And rock and roll would be something to accompany the changes. In some way‚ one can think of rock as a catalyst as music does turn a nation into zombies of sorts. Indeed‚ if rock were not so powerful

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    Jonathan Moak English Comp 1 First Essay Over my last 19 years of life‚ I have seen drastic changes of improvement in technology that has helped in different ways. Ever since I can remember‚ the beginning days of when I first started using the small electronic baby toys that taught me the alphabet‚ numbers‚ colors‚ and much more. Today‚ I have many young cousins that play with the same type of machines‚ and I can see the way young kids are learning so easily because they are having fun with

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