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Slavery was abolished in America in 1865
The influences of African culture and music still remain today. -
Rock and Roll began in the 1950s
Much of the music that existed before that was classical, folk, jazz, blues or big band with singers like Frank Sinatra. -
Billy Haley and the Comets
In 1954, a band called Billy Haley and the Comets launched a smash hit called Rock Around The Clock. -
Billy Haley
By 1956, Billy Haley had become one of the most popular rock and roll performers in the world. -
Elvis
Elvis had became a national star and teen idol. -
US Army
Between 1958 and 1960 Elvis joined the US Army and served in Germany. -
Woodstock
It was the age of a three day music festival called "Woodstock," that drew a crowd of thousands and changed the history of rock and roll music. -
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles made their American debut. -
Disco
Disco is a style of dance music that was popular from the early 1970s until the mid 1980s. -
Eric Clapton
He launched his solo career in 1973 and has recorded many blues and rock songs. -
Disco dance movie
Saturday Night Fever came out in 1977 when disco was at the peak of its popularity. -
Surf Music
Surf Rock group, Red Elvises revisited this very popular style. -
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart traded in his rocker clothes for a suit and tie, which have become his trademark. -
Michael Jackson
The world mourned the death of Michael Jackson, one of the most successful and influential popular music identities of all time.
