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Rock and Roll
The beginning pg Rock and Roll. Rock and Roll was influneced by Blues and Country. With major artist like Bill Haley and Chuck Berry. -
Pop
Popular music with major artist such as the King of Pop Micheal Jackson, Madonna, Miley Cyrus. -
Rock Around The Clock
A band called Billy and the Comets launched a smash hit called Rock Around The Clock.. This is often referred as the beginning od Rock and Roll. -
The King Of Rock and Roll
Elvis Presley was a teen idol and known as the King of Rock and Roll. He was filmed in his first movie called Love Me Tender. All his ginles went gold including his hits Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Swade Shoes, Hound Dog, My Baby Left Me, Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog. -
The Day The Music Died
A plane with Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper crashed during their Winter Dance Party tour. -
Soul
Soul music began in the 1960's to early 1980's. It's influences were rhythm and blues, doo-wop,gospel, call and response. Major artist were James Brown, Arethra Franklin, Ray Charles and Curtis Mayfield. -
British Invasion
The Beatles made their American debut on the Ed Sullivan show. The Beatles were called Beatlemania. They swept America with their hit I Want To Hold Your Hand. Other British groupd were The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Monkees, The Hollies, The Troggs, The Zombies, The Who, The Bee Gees, Hermans Hermits, The Kinks, and the Dave Clark Five. -
Surf
In California several American bands were trying to change the music by combining music and surf. Influences were rock and roll and blues. Major artist were The Beach Boys, The Ventures, The Mamas and the Papas, and Jan and Dean. -
Woodstock
Was the age of peace, love and happiness. Of hippies and bright clothing. A concert that lasted 3 days of love and music. 400,00 people attended. Major artist were Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. -
Disco
Disco is short for Discotheque. Influences were Soul and Funk. Major artist were ABBA, Village People, Donna Summer, Kc and the Sunshine Band. People had afros and feather hair, Clothing were bell bottoms and mini skirts. Bright colors and prints. -
Solo Artist
People separated from bands and became solo artist. Some were Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stweart, Beyonce, Diana Ross, Stevie Nicks. -
Elvis Death
Elvis died to a drug overdose.
