rockin in time
1) "The blues were a creation of black slaves who adapted their African musical heritage to the American environment. Though taking many forms and undergoing many per- mutations throughout the years, the blues formed the basis of jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock-and-roll. " Page 2 rocking in time a social history of rock n roll by David p. Szatmary.
The music was very Rhythmic and soulful. Most sung to ease their minds while doing the tedious work in the cotton fields. R&B Muddy waters sang the blues with a little more pep page 7.
During World War 2, African Americans made there way north, and west, to seek other opportunities for their music. Independent companies, such as Aladdin Records in Las Angeles, gave these artists their start by recording a “post war sound”. The growth of R&B was a symbol of African Americans move from the slave life in the south, to their newfound freedom in the north and west. Though, their music did encounter struggles. In the 1940’s “There was no white sales, and no white radio play.” ( Chapter 1 pg. 16, 1st para.). But, after almost a decade of segregated music, in 1952, Dolphin Record Store in Las Angeles reported 40 percent of its sales to whites.
Most of the white sales were to teens who only favored a few select artists. Artists like Chuck Berry and Little Richard were particularly successful due to a more driving, and frenetic style. This style of up beat R&B was met with the more popular county style when Muddy Waters gave Chuck Berry a chance to record a record. And in 1955, Chuck Berry released “Maybelline”. This country song adapted to a “boogie woogie” beat was the first combination of R&B and country to get major air play. By 1956, this hybrid became known and Rock-And-Roll
2) Rockabilly, like Rock-and-Roll, was born from country music. A style favored mostly by the poor, it’s popularity grew quickly with young teenagers who were seeking a more exciting style of music. Several of the popular R&B
The music was very Rhythmic and soulful. Most sung to ease their minds while doing the tedious work in the cotton fields. R&B Muddy waters sang the blues with a little more pep page 7.
During World War 2, African Americans made there way north, and west, to seek other opportunities for their music. Independent companies, such as Aladdin Records in Las Angeles, gave these artists their start by recording a “post war sound”. The growth of R&B was a symbol of African Americans move from the slave life in the south, to their newfound freedom in the north and west. Though, their music did encounter struggles. In the 1940’s “There was no white sales, and no white radio play.” ( Chapter 1 pg. 16, 1st para.). But, after almost a decade of segregated music, in 1952, Dolphin Record Store in Las Angeles reported 40 percent of its sales to whites.
Most of the white sales were to teens who only favored a few select artists. Artists like Chuck Berry and Little Richard were particularly successful due to a more driving, and frenetic style. This style of up beat R&B was met with the more popular county style when Muddy Waters gave Chuck Berry a chance to record a record. And in 1955, Chuck Berry released “Maybelline”. This country song adapted to a “boogie woogie” beat was the first combination of R&B and country to get major air play. By 1956, this hybrid became known and Rock-And-Roll
2) Rockabilly, like Rock-and-Roll, was born from country music. A style favored mostly by the poor, it’s popularity grew quickly with young teenagers who were seeking a more exciting style of music. Several of the popular R&B