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The Modern Era of Rock

The Modern Era of Rock. 1940 - Today. How did it get started??. What is “Rock ‘n’ Roll?” Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed used it as a short hand from the song “My Baby Rocks Me with a Steady Roll” which referenced…….

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The Modern Era of Rock

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  1. The Modern Era of Rock 1940 - Today

  2. How did it get started?? • What is “Rock ‘n’ Roll?” • Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed used it as a short hand from the song “My Baby Rocks Me with a Steady Roll” which referenced……. • Evolved from rhythm and blues where the beat (especially the off-beat) was emphasized with straight forward repeating harmonies, relatively simple phrase structure, and easily relatable song lyrics. • Some jazz and country influences as well

  3. How did it get started...part 2 • Originally piano or saxophone were the lead instruments. Guitar emerged in late 1950’s • Electric guitar, the amplifier, and the microphone, and the introduction of the 45 album all helped to attract new audiences. • End of World War II had a direct impact as fuel shortages and limitations on audiences made jazz big bands less economical. • Political Statements……..

  4. Who’s the King?? ELVIS!!! • Drew mainly on the country/gospel roots of rock. Rockabilly • Sun Records in Memphis sets it up! • One of the most popular/recognizable American icons • CHUCK BERRY!!! • “The Father of Rock-n-Roll” • Influenced by Nat “King” Cole and Muddy Waters • Wrote “Johnny B. Goode”, “Roll Over Beethoven”, and “Mabellene”

  5. Who’s the King?? • THE BEATLES!!! • Formed in Liverpool in 1960 • 24 Multi-Platinum Albums, 7 Grammys, 15 Novellos, and 1 Oscar. • Over a billion units (records, cassettes, cd’s, etc.) sold. • 12 albums total • Broke up in 1970 • I Want To Hold Your Hand, Hey Jude, and Can’t Buy Me Love are some of the highest selling singles of all time.

  6. The Next Generation… • Jimi Hendrix!!! • Born in 1942 in Seattle, WA. • From brooms to guitars – 1958 • Performed with Ike and Tina Turner, Little Richard, & Sam Cook • Moved to London and formed the Experience in 1966 wrote “Purple Haze”, “Foxy Lady”, “Little Wing" • Headlined Woodstock • Died 1970 • Jimmy Page!!! • Born in 1944 in West London, ENG • First started playing 1956 • Session guitarist, Yardbirds, and then forms Led Zepplin in 1968 • 21 live, studio and complilation albums • “Stairway to Heaven”, Immigrant Song”, “Kashmir”, “Over the Hillsand Far Away”, “Ramble On”

  7. The Next Generation…. • Eddie Van Halen!! • Born in Nijmegen, The Netherlands in 1955. • Named after Ludwig van Beethoven and trained as a classical pianist • Considered to be second to Hendrix in originality and influence. • Formed “Van Halen” in 1972 (1976) • 12 albums featuring “Eruption”, “Right Now”, “Panama”, “Jump” • Signature guitar and amp line • Eric Clapton!! • Born 1945 in Ripley, England • Started playing age 13 but stopped because of crappy guitar (15) • Played in Yardbirds, Cream, Derrick and the Dominoes, and solo • Blues and rock • Four Grammys and 90+ recordings • Signature guitar – Fender & Martin

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