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History of Rock N’ RollHistory of Rock N’ Roll

““The Devil’s Music”The Devil’s Music”

The Early YearsThe Early Years

1930 Folk music was born1930 Folk music was born

Tells a tale within a storyTells a tale within a story

Known as the Music of the Known as the Music of the MassesMasses

1931 Electric guitar was invented1931 Electric guitar was invented

1950 Doo Wop1950 Doo Wop

Grew out of people serenading on the Grew out of people serenading on the streets in Philly, NY, Detroit, and D.C.streets in Philly, NY, Detroit, and D.C.

Instead of fists, rivals gangs would use their Instead of fists, rivals gangs would use their voices.voices.

Was done primarily by black musicians.Was done primarily by black musicians.

Birth of a New GenerationBirth of a New Generation

Out of Rhythm and Blues (R&B) came Out of Rhythm and Blues (R&B) came Rock N’ RollRock N’ Roll

Radio DJRadio DJ

1951 Alan Freed coined the term Rock N’ 1951 Alan Freed coined the term Rock N’ RollRoll

Was a white DJ in Cleveland with a radio Was a white DJ in Cleveland with a radio program called “Moondog Rock N’ Roll program called “Moondog Rock N’ Roll Party.”Party.”

White man playing black music to white White man playing black music to white teenagers.teenagers.

Rock N’ Roll for the 1Rock N’ Roll for the 1stst time! time!

In 1952 a band out of Chester, Pennsylvania In 1952 a band out of Chester, Pennsylvania began to enjoy some modest success with a began to enjoy some modest success with a sound part country and part R&B. They sound part country and part R&B. They wrote a song that was eventually wrote a song that was eventually used inused in a a moviemovie, “, “The Blackboard JungleThe Blackboard Jungle,” that brought ,” that brought them a whole lot of attention. them a whole lot of attention. The song was The song was Rock Around the Clock and the band was Bill Rock Around the Clock and the band was Bill Haley and the CometsHaley and the Comets

1955 was the year1955 was the year

1955 Spawned 5 titles considered by the 1955 Spawned 5 titles considered by the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame to be among the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame to be among the 500 most influential songs of all time. “Ain’t 500 most influential songs of all time. “Ain’t That a Shame” (Fats Domino), “Earth That a Shame” (Fats Domino), “Earth Angel” (The Penguins, “Mannish Boy” Angel” (The Penguins, “Mannish Boy” (Muddy Waters), “Maybellene” (Chuck (Muddy Waters), “Maybellene” (Chuck Berry), and “Rock Around the Clock” (Bill Berry), and “Rock Around the Clock” (Bill Haley and the Comets)Haley and the Comets)

Little RichardLittle Richard

In New Orleans a man was pounding out rock In New Orleans a man was pounding out rock music with a hint of gospelmusic with a hint of gospel

Tutti Frutti is considered on of Rock’s most Tutti Frutti is considered on of Rock’s most influential songs.influential songs.

Elvis Presley 1956Elvis Presley 1956

Charted more songs Charted more songs on the Billboard’s Hot on the Billboard’s Hot 100 (149)100 (149)

Most time on top of Most time on top of the charts (80 weeks)the charts (80 weeks)

Most consecutive #1 Most consecutive #1 Hits (10)Hits (10)

22ndnd to Beatles with #1 to Beatles with #1 hits (18)hits (18)

22ndnd most Multi- most Multi-Platinum records (19)Platinum records (19)

Most Gold records Most Gold records (81)(81)

Most Platinum Most Platinum records (43)records (43)

Elvis is known as theElvis is known as the

““KING”KING”

Dancin’ on TVDancin’ on TV

Bandstand began as a local program on WFIL-Bandstand began as a local program on WFIL-TV, channel 6 in Philadelphia on October 7, TV, channel 6 in Philadelphia on October 7, 1952. Then it was hosted by Bob Horn and 1952. Then it was hosted by Bob Horn and was called Bob Horn’s Bandstand. was called Bob Horn’s Bandstand. On July 9 On July 9 of 1956 the show got a new host, a clean-cut of 1956 the show got a new host, a clean-cut 26 year old named Dick Clark. It was 26 year old named Dick Clark. It was renamed American Bandstand, airing its first renamed American Bandstand, airing its first national show on August 5, 1957national show on August 5, 1957. From 1963-. From 1963-1987 Bandstand was on every Saturday night.1987 Bandstand was on every Saturday night.

Buddy Holly releases Peggy Sue, named Buddy Holly releases Peggy Sue, named after the drummer’s girlfriend.after the drummer’s girlfriend.

Is the hottest act to hit since Elvis.Is the hottest act to hit since Elvis.

Music DiedMusic Died

February 3, 1959 Buddy Holly, Richie February 3, 1959 Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, & the Big Bopper are killed in a Valens, & the Big Bopper are killed in a plane crash.plane crash.

Were part of the “Winter Dance Party Were part of the “Winter Dance Party Tour” when heat on bus goes out. Tour” when heat on bus goes out.

Holly charted a private plane.Holly charted a private plane.

PicturesPictures

Buddy Holly

Big Bopper

Richie Valens

Hitsville USAHitsville USA

Berry Gordy launches Motown Records Berry Gordy launches Motown Records out of his house.out of his house.

Gospel-based music that could appeal to Gospel-based music that could appeal to the American mainstream. Wanted music the American mainstream. Wanted music that mothers and fathers would want their that mothers and fathers would want their children to follow.children to follow.

Wanted to kill the image of drugs and Wanted to kill the image of drugs and liquor the Blues/R&B had in the past.liquor the Blues/R&B had in the past.

Motown GroupsMotown Groups

Smokey RobinsonSmokey RobinsonDianna RossDianna RossJackson 5Jackson 5Marvin GayeMarvin GayeSupremesSupremesGladys Knights and the PipsGladys Knights and the PipsTemptationsTemptationsFour TopsFour Tops

Surf’s UpSurf’s Up

1963 Surf music takes off.1963 Surf music takes off.

Originated in Southern California and Originated in Southern California and depicted carefree times (sun, beach, girls, depicted carefree times (sun, beach, girls, parties, hot rods).parties, hot rods).

Instrumental RockInstrumental Rock

Along with vocal surf music came Along with vocal surf music came Instrumental RockInstrumental Rock

Put the “Fuzz” and “Twang” into Rock N’ Put the “Fuzz” and “Twang” into Rock N’ RollRoll

Across the PondAcross the Pond

The British Invasion was led by the The British Invasion was led by the Beatles.Beatles.

Several groups from England would follow Several groups from England would follow and make it big in Americaand make it big in America

The hysteria for the Beatles was called The hysteria for the Beatles was called “Beatlemania.”“Beatlemania.”

Beatle FactsBeatle Facts

The Beatles have had the most number one singles of all The Beatles have had the most number one singles of all times, often unseating one of their own singles at number times, often unseating one of their own singles at number one and replacing it with another number one song. one and replacing it with another number one song. They are the only band to have held the number 1, 2 They are the only band to have held the number 1, 2 and 3 spots on the Billboard charts at the same time.and 3 spots on the Billboard charts at the same time.Lennon and McCartney still hold the title for the most Lennon and McCartney still hold the title for the most successful song writers in history with McCartney having successful song writers in history with McCartney having 35 number one songs to his credit and Lennon having 26 35 number one songs to his credit and Lennon having 26 to his.to his.In 1964, the Beatles held five spots on the number one In 1964, the Beatles held five spots on the number one Billboard charts, an act that has never been repeated by Billboard charts, an act that has never been repeated by any other band.any other band.The Beatles song "Yesterday" is the most recorded song The Beatles song "Yesterday" is the most recorded song in history to date.in history to date.

ContinuedContinued

With the release of " I Want to Hold Your Hand", the With the release of " I Want to Hold Your Hand", the Beatles had the fastest selling single of all time, selling Beatles had the fastest selling single of all time, selling over 250,000 in three days, a record still unbeaten. over 250,000 in three days, a record still unbeaten. They were the first band to ever play in a concert They were the first band to ever play in a concert stadium,stadium,Television viewing records were broken when over 70 Television viewing records were broken when over 70 million people tuned into to see the Beatles perform on million people tuned into to see the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. the Ed Sullivan Show. They were the first rock band to have a cartoon based They were the first rock band to have a cartoon based on them.on them.The only band to have 6 diamond selling albums which The only band to have 6 diamond selling albums which means that each album sold over ten million copies.means that each album sold over ten million copies.

Psychedelia 1965Psychedelia 1965

Followed the pattern of Free Jazz.Followed the pattern of Free Jazz.

Songs were no longer in 3 minute time Songs were no longer in 3 minute time frame.frame.

Groups like Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Groups like Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd prosper.Dead, Pink Floyd prosper.

Concept Albums start to emerge.Concept Albums start to emerge.

Lifted rock music from it’s Blues roots.Lifted rock music from it’s Blues roots.

The HIPPIE movement begins.The HIPPIE movement begins.

A Major FestivalA Major Festival

1969 500,000 people would ascend onto 1969 500,000 people would ascend onto the farm of Max Yasgar.the farm of Max Yasgar.

Woodstock was a 3 day/night event. Woodstock was a 3 day/night event.

People slept in tents, in mud, in cars.People slept in tents, in mud, in cars.

Biggest names in Rock performed: Biggest names in Rock performed: Jefferson Airplane, Who, Led Zepplin, Jimi Jefferson Airplane, Who, Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Jolpin, the Doors, and Hendrix, Janis Jolpin, the Doors, and many more. many more.

Early 1970sEarly 1970s

The rock world is The rock world is brought to it’s knees brought to it’s knees with the death of with the death of Janis Jolpin and Jimi Janis Jolpin and Jimi Hendrix within a Hendrix within a month of each other.month of each other.

Jim Morrison dies a Jim Morrison dies a year later in Paris.year later in Paris.

Hey PunkHey Punk

Punk makes it’s sound in New York City.Punk makes it’s sound in New York City.

Makes a separate sound in London.Makes a separate sound in London.

England’s youth were angry, rebellious, England’s youth were angry, rebellious, with strong opinions.with strong opinions.

Bands were unified by location and Bands were unified by location and camaraderie.camaraderie.

Sex Pistols, Clash, Siouxsie & the Sex Pistols, Clash, Siouxsie & the Banshees were 3 of the biggest groups.Banshees were 3 of the biggest groups.

FunkFunky White Boyy White Boy

Evolved from R & B with a heavy bass-Evolved from R & B with a heavy bass-driven groove.driven groove.

Paved the way for the Disco movement.Paved the way for the Disco movement.

George Clinton, James Brown, Sly and the George Clinton, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, EWF, Stevie Wonder.Family Stone, EWF, Stevie Wonder.

Helped inspire Jazz Fusion and later on Helped inspire Jazz Fusion and later on Rap.Rap.

Disco over hereDisco over here

Disco would rise from Funk.Disco would rise from Funk.

Music was played in the clubs Music was played in the clubs

Like free jazz, disco would have songs that Like free jazz, disco would have songs that lasted 10 minutes. lasted 10 minutes.

Some songs would have 2 versions; one for Some songs would have 2 versions; one for the radio and one for the clubs.the radio and one for the clubs.

The invention of TechnoThe invention of Techno

Electronic music was born in the 70sElectronic music was born in the 70s

Defined as music mainly played by Defined as music mainly played by synthesizers, drum machines and synthesizers, drum machines and samplers.samplers.

Early pioneers (and first all electronic Early pioneers (and first all electronic band) Kreftwerk.band) Kreftwerk.

The World Goes QuietThe World Goes Quiet

1980 John Lennon is shot and killed while 1980 John Lennon is shot and killed while exiting his New York apartment. exiting his New York apartment.

Mark David Chapman shot Lennon 5 times Mark David Chapman shot Lennon 5 times in the back in front of his wife. in the back in front of his wife.

The music world goes silent; candle vigals The music world goes silent; candle vigals all over the world. all over the world.

Heavy MetalHeavy Metal

Started with Black Sabbath in mid 70’s Started with Black Sabbath in mid 70’s (out of England). (out of England).

Guitar has first real significant role.Guitar has first real significant role.

Groups: Judas Priest, Iron Madien, Groups: Judas Priest, Iron Madien, MotorheadMotorhead

Heavy Metal would eventually fork into Heavy Metal would eventually fork into many forms in the 80s & 90smany forms in the 80s & 90s

Opposite End of the SpectrumOpposite End of the Spectrum

Heavy MetalHeavy Metal would emerge on the radio in would emerge on the radio in the early 80s. the early 80s.

Parents and critics called it the Devil’s Parents and critics called it the Devil’s music. music. Claimed if played backwards it Claimed if played backwards it would be satanic.would be satanic.

Fast, energetic, loud drums, guitar solos, Fast, energetic, loud drums, guitar solos, lots of “screaming.”lots of “screaming.”

Another exampleAnother example

Heavy Metal

Glam RockHair Bans

New WaveGothic

HardcoreEmocore

The 1980sThe 1980s

Heavy MetalHeavy Metal

New WaveNew Wave

Glam Rock (hair bands)Glam Rock (hair bands)

Early RapEarly Rap

All dominate the air waves.All dominate the air waves.

Watch Your MusicWatch Your Music

August 1981 Mtv airs for the first time.August 1981 Mtv airs for the first time.

Buggles was the first group aired when Buggles was the first group aired when Mtv debuted. “Video Killed the Radio Mtv debuted. “Video Killed the Radio Star.”Star.”

New WaveNew Wave

Was a synth-pop version of Electronica. Was a synth-pop version of Electronica. This had actual words and only one This had actual words and only one version of the song.version of the song.

One-hit wonders would dominate the One-hit wonders would dominate the airwaves.airwaves.

Glam RockGlam Rock

Started in the 70s but Started in the 70s but flourished in the 80sflourished in the 80s

Guys would wear girls Guys would wear girls clothing, make-upclothing, make-up, they , they would have big hair with would have big hair with lots of hairspray.lots of hairspray.

Groups like: Poison, Groups like: Poison, Warrant, Brittany Fox, Warrant, Brittany Fox, Twisted Sister.Twisted Sister.

HardcoreHardcore

Faster and louder than heavy metal.Faster and louder than heavy metal.

Words were screamedWords were screamed

The World Comes TogetherThe World Comes Together

1985 Band Aide the first outdoor concert for a 1985 Band Aide the first outdoor concert for a cause. Raised money for farmers.cause. Raised money for farmers.

1985 We Are the World raises money for 1985 We Are the World raises money for Ethiopia. First time supergroup comes together Ethiopia. First time supergroup comes together for one song. for one song.

Musicians include: Michael Jackson, Lionel Musicians include: Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Bruce Springstein, Hall & Richie, Diana Ross, Bruce Springstein, Hall & Oats, actor Dan Akroid.Oats, actor Dan Akroid.

1988 Billy Joel plays concert in Moscow.1988 Billy Joel plays concert in Moscow.

This is significant because Russia was still This is significant because Russia was still a communist country and it was the first a communist country and it was the first time they allow someone into the country time they allow someone into the country who was not Russian.who was not Russian.

EmocoreEmocore

Was more emotional than hardcore.Was more emotional than hardcore.

Singers could scream as well as whisper Singers could scream as well as whisper in pitch.in pitch.

Slower tempos than hardcore. Slower tempos than hardcore. Medium Medium range tempos.range tempos.

Weezer falls into this category.Weezer falls into this category.

Lazy RockLazy Rock

Seattle becomes the birth place of Seattle becomes the birth place of Grunge Rock. Grunge Rock.

Gave an lethargic, dirty sound to rock. Gave an lethargic, dirty sound to rock.

Nirvana took music in a completely new Nirvana took music in a completely new direction.direction.

The hard rock sound would not return to The hard rock sound would not return to the radio until late 90s (’98 or ’99)the radio until late 90s (’98 or ’99)

Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains all dominate. in Chains all dominate.

Another exampleAnother example

Also in the 80s & late 90sAlso in the 80s & late 90s

Aerosmith lends song out to rap groupAerosmith lends song out to rap group

Rockers start rappingRockers start rapping

Rock music incorporates mixing into their Rock music incorporates mixing into their music (late 90s)music (late 90s)

Ska and Rock Steady Ska and Rock Steady

Ska was founded in Jamaica, but was Ska was founded in Jamaica, but was unsuccessful in America. unsuccessful in America.

Founding father was Prince Buster.Founding father was Prince Buster.

Rock steady is the slowed down version of Rock steady is the slowed down version of ska. ska. Rock steady started in England by Rock steady started in England by Jamaican working class (hot summer)Jamaican working class (hot summer)

Reggae MovementReggae Movement

Reggae is a direct descendant of rock Reggae is a direct descendant of rock steady.steady.

First Reggae album was released in 1968.First Reggae album was released in 1968.

Reggae was faster than rock steady but Reggae was faster than rock steady but more complex than ska.more complex than ska.

Starting Starting toasting, manipulated vocal tracks toasting, manipulated vocal tracks which lead the way to hip hop.which lead the way to hip hop.

Bob Marley puts reggae on the world map.Bob Marley puts reggae on the world map.

New Wave ReggaeNew Wave Reggae

Where We Are TodayWhere We Are Today

Rock and metal have rebounded from the Rock and metal have rebounded from the 6 years of Grunge Rock during the 90s. 6 years of Grunge Rock during the 90s.

New groups are coming out everyday. New groups are coming out everyday.

Groups like Aerosmith, Metallica, U2 still Groups like Aerosmith, Metallica, U2 still are big names and have lasted 30 years.are big names and have lasted 30 years.

Technology may lead rock in a whole new Technology may lead rock in a whole new direction.direction.