Even though several African American singers had some number one single hits, it was during a time when segregation and discrimination was legal and still very much around, especially in the south. Regardless, Elvis never failed to cite his debt to their music. He was influenced by singers like Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry, B.B King, Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Fats Domino. When they were younger, the four Beatles members were all followers of British Rock n’ Rollers, notably Cliff Richard and The Shadows. However, many of the band’s influences were of American Origin. It’s been told that Chuck Berry was perhaps the “most fundamental progenitor of the Beatles’ sound.” The Beatles were also influenced by singers such as Billy Cochran, Carl Perkins, and some early Motown
Even though several African American singers had some number one single hits, it was during a time when segregation and discrimination was legal and still very much around, especially in the south. Regardless, Elvis never failed to cite his debt to their music. He was influenced by singers like Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry, B.B King, Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Fats Domino. When they were younger, the four Beatles members were all followers of British Rock n’ Rollers, notably Cliff Richard and The Shadows. However, many of the band’s influences were of American Origin. It’s been told that Chuck Berry was perhaps the “most fundamental progenitor of the Beatles’ sound.” The Beatles were also influenced by singers such as Billy Cochran, Carl Perkins, and some early Motown