Known as the music that shook up the world, the genre of Rock and Roll came of age in the 1950′s. This musical style is a combination of Rhyum and Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Country. First played in small clubs and juke joints, then later played on radio and telivision, this music became a worldwide [...]
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Sun Records – Memphis TN
The Memphis based Sun Records is known as the birthplace of many musical legends, in the genres of Rockability and Rythum & Blues. Sam Phillips the owner of Sun studios is credited for discovering Bluesmen such as Howlin’ Wolf, Little Milton, and B.B. King. He is also known for discovering Rockability artist such as Carl [...]
Rock and Roll History
In the 1950′s, with the popularity of performers such as Billy Haley, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, Rock and Roll became a worldwide phenomenon. Rock and Roll is a lot more than a musical genre its impact is seen in fashion, lifestyle and even language. Also, Its existence has laid the foundation for many sub-genres. The [...]
