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The History and Origin Of Rock and Roll
The History and Origin Of Rock and Roll: History Early, Early Rock and Roll
The history and origin of "Rock and Roll". Rock and roll has found its way into the music cultures of almost every nation on earth. However, Rock and Roll is a relatively new addition to the cultural arts. Check the article above, an open discussion about the roots of rock and roll. Also, review the other articles attached..Feel free to make your own comments. Listen to the relevant audios downloaded on this blog and make a decision for yourself about when, where and how rock and roll originated.
The history and origin of "Rock and Roll". Rock and roll has found its way into the music cultures of almost every nation on earth. However, Rock and Roll is a relatively new addition to the cultural arts. Check the article above, an open discussion about the roots of rock and roll. Also, review the other articles attached..Feel free to make your own comments. Listen to the relevant audios downloaded on this blog and make a decision for yourself about when, where and how rock and roll originated.
YouTube - Rocket 88 Jackie Brenston Ike Turner 1950s Rock 'n Roll Zenith Cobra Matic
YouTube - Rocket 88 Jackie Brenston Ike Turner 1950s Rock 'n Roll Zenith Cobra Matic
Many consider this to be the first rock and roll song.. Ike Turner's 1951 recording at Sam Phillips Sun Studios, Memphis, Tn..It definitely has a boogie beat to rock by..There is even some early distortion guitar in the background.(Like the Rock n Roll trios distortion guitar in 1956, also caused by a inadvertent loose tube in the guitar amp).This song no doubt influenced the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and many more.
However, for a indepth discussion on the origin of rock and roll read the attached articles and listen to the audios downloaded on this blog of the early artist of rock and roll.(Go to home pg)...and decide for yourself..and make your own comment about your opinion as to the roots of rock and roll and the first rock recording.Was it Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Ike Turner or whoever... You decide..
Many consider this to be the first rock and roll song.. Ike Turner's 1951 recording at Sam Phillips Sun Studios, Memphis, Tn..It definitely has a boogie beat to rock by..There is even some early distortion guitar in the background.(Like the Rock n Roll trios distortion guitar in 1956, also caused by a inadvertent loose tube in the guitar amp).This song no doubt influenced the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and many more.
However, for a indepth discussion on the origin of rock and roll read the attached articles and listen to the audios downloaded on this blog of the early artist of rock and roll.(Go to home pg)...and decide for yourself..and make your own comment about your opinion as to the roots of rock and roll and the first rock recording.Was it Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Ike Turner or whoever... You decide..
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The Rock and Roll Trio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rock and Roll Trio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
One of the first rockabilly groups to take blues and country songs, and provide an upbeat/uptempo sound to get
people on the dance floor in and around Memphis honkytonks..Early 1950's
One of the first rockabilly groups to take blues and country songs, and provide an upbeat/uptempo sound to get
people on the dance floor in and around Memphis honkytonks..Early 1950's
YouTube - Johnny Burnette - You're Undecided
YouTube - Johnny Burnette - You're Undecided
An early Rockabilly recording by the "Rock and Roll Trio" (Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette and Paul Burlison) done in a small studio "Von Theater" Booneville, MS (1953) .By listening to this 1953 recording you can see how a country group was evolving into a more upbeat/up tempo sound, later called rockabilly, primarily to accommodate the early fifties jitterbug dance of the day..I've also included a 1956 release of the trio, in which they produce a classic rockabilly number.."Train Kept A Rollin". The later 1956 recording is considered an early RR classic and has been covered by many of the great contemporary rock groups of today.(CK out the 1956 distortion/fuzz sound on the trio's 1956 "Train Kept a Rollin"-Caused by an accidental loose amp tube and some creative engineering-.A classic example as to how rockabilly evolved into a more sophisticated rock sound.
For an in depth discussion on the origin of rock and roll go to the home page or 2010 entries for a complete list of downloaded audios of the key founders of rock and roll and informative articles and make your own decision.
An early Rockabilly recording by the "Rock and Roll Trio" (Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette and Paul Burlison) done in a small studio "Von Theater" Booneville, MS (1953) .By listening to this 1953 recording you can see how a country group was evolving into a more upbeat/up tempo sound, later called rockabilly, primarily to accommodate the early fifties jitterbug dance of the day..I've also included a 1956 release of the trio, in which they produce a classic rockabilly number.."Train Kept A Rollin". The later 1956 recording is considered an early RR classic and has been covered by many of the great contemporary rock groups of today.(CK out the 1956 distortion/fuzz sound on the trio's 1956 "Train Kept a Rollin"-Caused by an accidental loose amp tube and some creative engineering-.A classic example as to how rockabilly evolved into a more sophisticated rock sound.
For an in depth discussion on the origin of rock and roll go to the home page or 2010 entries for a complete list of downloaded audios of the key founders of rock and roll and informative articles and make your own decision.
YouTube - Elvis Presley That's All Right Mama
YouTube - Elvis Presley That's All Right Mama
Elvis' first Rock and Roll recording 1954.."That's All Right Mama".Depending on how you define "Rock and Roll" this may be the very first RR recording- cut at Sun Studios-Memphis 1954..My dad ( Paul Burlison "Rock n Roll Trio-a rockabilly pioneer, member Rockabilly Hall of Fame) said it sent a big wave over the Memphis music scene, especially within the local and regional artist, and later within the national music community. Most likely the first rock song without a boogie swing piano, but mainly recorded with the instruments used by a classic rock group- lead guitar-Scotty Moore, a bass guitar-Bill Black (stand up in 1954) and rhythm lead singer-Elvis Presley..For a complete discussion about the history and origin of rock and roll check out the articles and downloaded songs of key artist of the early days of rock and roll (go to 2010 entries for the complete list of audios) and decide for yourself about how rock an roll became such a dominant part of the world's music cultures.
Elvis' first Rock and Roll recording 1954.."That's All Right Mama".Depending on how you define "Rock and Roll" this may be the very first RR recording- cut at Sun Studios-Memphis 1954..My dad ( Paul Burlison "Rock n Roll Trio-a rockabilly pioneer, member Rockabilly Hall of Fame) said it sent a big wave over the Memphis music scene, especially within the local and regional artist, and later within the national music community. Most likely the first rock song without a boogie swing piano, but mainly recorded with the instruments used by a classic rock group- lead guitar-Scotty Moore, a bass guitar-Bill Black (stand up in 1954) and rhythm lead singer-Elvis Presley..For a complete discussion about the history and origin of rock and roll check out the articles and downloaded songs of key artist of the early days of rock and roll (go to 2010 entries for the complete list of audios) and decide for yourself about how rock an roll became such a dominant part of the world's music cultures.
YouTube - Bill Haley - Rock Around The Clock (1956)
YouTube - Bill Haley - Rock Around The Clock (1956)
A Big band version of Rock and Roll 1956..Notice the jitterbug dancers.This song (Rock Around The Clock) by Billy Haley and the Comets was actually recorded about the same time as Elvis' "That's Allright Mama" 1954. I was honored to meet many of the Comet's band members about ten years ago when Bill Haley and the Comets were inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame the same night as my dad (Paul Burlison). Unlike most rock and rollers, the Comet's musicians were all formally trained musicians with a big band background, having the ability to read and play by sheet music.This song, and other Bill Haley releases, are a classic example of creating music to get people on the dance floor. And many consider this to be the first Rock and Roll song.
However, for a indepth discussion on the origin and roots of rock and roll go to the home page (or hit 2010 entries) for a complete list of articles and key audio downloads on the artist considered to be the first to record a rock and roll song.
A Big band version of Rock and Roll 1956..Notice the jitterbug dancers.This song (Rock Around The Clock) by Billy Haley and the Comets was actually recorded about the same time as Elvis' "That's Allright Mama" 1954. I was honored to meet many of the Comet's band members about ten years ago when Bill Haley and the Comets were inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame the same night as my dad (Paul Burlison). Unlike most rock and rollers, the Comet's musicians were all formally trained musicians with a big band background, having the ability to read and play by sheet music.This song, and other Bill Haley releases, are a classic example of creating music to get people on the dance floor. And many consider this to be the first Rock and Roll song.
However, for a indepth discussion on the origin and roots of rock and roll go to the home page (or hit 2010 entries) for a complete list of articles and key audio downloads on the artist considered to be the first to record a rock and roll song.
YouTube - Big Joe Turner / Pete Johnson 1938 - Roll 'Em Pete
YouTube - Big Joe Turner / Pete Johnson 1938 - Roll 'Em Pete
Big Joe Turner had a great boogie swing band. (Roll 'Em Pete) A boogie swing piano that you could definitely boogie and rock to in 1938.. I'm sure this song influenced the later works of Ike Turner "Rocket 88", Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and the many keyboarders to follow.
For a discussion on the origin rock and roll and to listen to other artists who are relevant to the roots of rock and roll just go to the home page or hit 2010 entries on the blog.
Big Joe Turner had a great boogie swing band. (Roll 'Em Pete) A boogie swing piano that you could definitely boogie and rock to in 1938.. I'm sure this song influenced the later works of Ike Turner "Rocket 88", Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and the many keyboarders to follow.
For a discussion on the origin rock and roll and to listen to other artists who are relevant to the roots of rock and roll just go to the home page or hit 2010 entries on the blog.
Rock and roll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rock and roll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A good summary of how rock and roll evolved found at Wikipedia..Just go to 2010 entries on this blog to
listen to audio downloads of the first rock and roll artist and various articles about the roots of rock and roll.
A good summary of how rock and roll evolved found at Wikipedia..Just go to 2010 entries on this blog to
listen to audio downloads of the first rock and roll artist and various articles about the roots of rock and roll.
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