Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Well I have to do a project on the history of rock n roll. a 10 page essay and a board. I just don’t know what to talk about in the essay and the board?! Any ideas. I know im doing a time line. But other than that i need topics to talk about on my board. Also what can I talk about in my essay?! Thank you!

The evolution of rock:

50’s: Blues Rock/R&B Influence
Early 60’s: British Invasion, Pop/Punk
Late 60’s: Psychodelic
Early 70’s: Heavy Metal Roots
Mid 70’s: Glam Rock
Late 70’s: Hard Rock/Early Glam Metal
Early 80’s: Early Glam Metal
Mid 80’s-Early 90’s: Glam Metal heyday/Heavy Metal
Early 90’s-Mid 90’s: Grunge
Late 90’s: Post-Grunge
2000’s: Screamo/Post-Grunge Evolution

The actual details will be your responsibility but that should get you started.

In the top ten, definitely:

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Abbey Road
Dark Side of the Moon
Sticky Fingers by Rolling Stones

The History Of Guns N’ Roses COOMING SOON, Fall 2008

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I have a project on the history of rock and roll where I have to teach the class for 8-12 minutes without note cards, but I have no idea where to even begin, the topic is so vast. I was wondering if anybody had some tips or some websites I can use to get information, I can’t use Wikipedia. I have a partner with this project, so the work can be easily divided.

Thanks!

Well, the history of rock n roll is vast indeed, so I will give you a link to a time line to look at. Your best bet however, would be to concentrate on the late 40’s and early 50’s.

www.history-of-rock.com/indx.html

Leo Mintz, a local record store owner, saw an increasing number of white teenagers buying rhythm and blues records at his store. Based on these observations Mintz suggested to Freed that he should begin playing these records. On July 11, 1951, calling himself "Moondog," Freed went on the air and became among the first to program rhythm and blues for a white teenage audience. Other small stations followed eventually forcing the larger stations to join in.

Due to the prejudices of the times Freed began calling the rhythm and blues records he played Rock "n" Roll. What is ironic that term Freed was using to make rhythm and blues more acceptable to a white audience, was slang for sex in the black community.

I’m doing a project on the history of rock and roll and i cant find any sites with good info, and my comps been a bit off lately so googles not workin all that well.

Heres some sites:

http://www.history-of-rock.com/indx.html

http://www.vintagepeople.com/article/The-History-of-Rock-n-Roll/

http://www.harryhepcat.com/HISTORY.HTM

This clip is from the movie Rock’n'roll high school. Lyrics:Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school

well I don’t care about history.
Rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
‘Cause that’s not where I wanna be.
Rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
I just wanna have some kicks.
I just wanna get some chicks.
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school

Well the girls out there knock me out, you know.
Rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Cruisin’ around in my GTO.
Rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
I hate the teachers and the principal.
Don’t wanna be taught to be no fool.
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school

Fun fun rock’n'roll high school.
Fun fun rock’n'roll high school.
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Fun fun, oh baby. Fun fun, oh baby.
Fun Fun, Fun Fun,
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school

I don’t care about history.
Rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
‘Cause that’s not where I wanna be.
Rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
I just wanna have some kicks.
I just wanna get some chicks.
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school

Fun fun rock’n'roll highschool.
Fun fun rock’n'roll highschool.
Fun fun rock’n'roll highschool.
Fun fun, oh baby. Fun fun, oh baby.
Fun Fun, Fun Fun,
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock’n'roll high school

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I don’t think I can pick just one, but here are just a few of my favorites:

Woman by John Lennon
Something by The Beatles
Unchained Melody by The RIghteous Brothers
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

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Neil Sedaka fans believe it’s high time for Neil to get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

As the prolific and versatile author of more than 1,000 songs, the accolades showered on Neil Sedaka have been numerous. Among the honours he has received, Sedaka has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, has had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a career spanning six decades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Sedaka never ceases to amaze.

* The history of Rock & Roll is simply unimaginable without Neil Sedaka’s contributions. Neil is a Rock & Roll pioneer. In concerts, he talks about Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Carole King, Paul Simon and others, and how he’s proud to be part of their history.

* You don’t have to count Neil Sedaka’s gold records worldwide to know what his name means in the world of Rock & Roll. His songs are so well-known and loved, it’s hard to believe there was a time we didn’t hear them. Neil Sedaka is one of those pioneers of Rock & Roll, who’s still in the business, performing his songs he and others have made famous for more than five decades.

* Many international artists – including several already inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – have covered his songs: Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Tony Christie, American Idol Winner Clay Aiken, Renee Olstead, Clyde McPhatter, The Carpenters, Andy Williams, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, The Captain & Tenille, Connie Francis, Wanda Jackson, Cher, Gloria Estefan, Bobby Vee, The Monkees, Davy Jones, Dee Dee Sharp, The Fifth Dimension, Franki Valli, Helen Shapiro, John Travolta, LaVern Baker, Lesley Gore, Mandy Moore, Neil Diamond, David Cassidy, The Partridge Family, Petula Clark, Randy Crawford, Roy Hamilton, Sheryl Crowe, Sissel Kyrkjebø, The Blue Diamonds, Bobby Sherman, Shirley Bassey, Helen Schneider, Peggy Lee, José Feliciano, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Shelley Fabares, Maria Muldaur, Englebert Humperdinck, Barbi Benton, Bobby Darin, The Clovers, Clay Aiken, Jimmy Clanton, The Marbles, Little Eva, Carole King, Helen Reddy, Nancy Wilson, Mac & Katie Kissoon, David Soul, Agneta Fältskog, ABBA, The Cookies, The Globetrotters, Norman Fox & The Rob Roys, The Tokens, The Chiffons, Rita Coolidge, Emile Ford & The Checkmates, Donny Osmond, Floyd Cramer, Earl Klugh, Tracey Ullman, Ray Conniff, James Last, Caterina Valente, Nino Tempo & April Stevens, Jimmy Justice & The Exchequers, Al Martino, Dinah Washington, Johnny Mathis, Quinn Lemley, Waylon Jennings, Gunther Neefs, Lisa Del Bo, and many more… Besides all being popular entertainers, they’ve all recorded songs written by the living legend Brill Building songwriter Neil Sedaka.

* Neil Sedaka has collaborated with many famous names, who’re also famous in the world of Rock and Roll, to mention a few: Elton John, King Curtis, Jim Horn, Howard Greenfield, Philip Cody, Carole Bayer Sager, Eddie Grossman, Stan Applebaum, Joe René, Don Kirshner, Lee Holdridge, 10 CC (Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme, Kevin Godley), Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Artie Butler, Nigel Olsson, Steve Cropper, George Martin (The Beatles producer), Dan Hartman, Ron Dante (The Archies), Brian Gari, John Farrar (The Shadows), Gary U.S. Bonds, Brian Derek, Mary Wilson, Ashford & Simpson, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, and many more! In fact, Neil Sedaka is also part of their history…

* A few hits (we don’t mention hem all): Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Laughter In The Rain, Bad Blood, Oh! Carol, Stairway To Heaven, Love Will Keep Us Together, The Immigrant, That’s When The Music Takes Me, Calendar Girl, I Go Ape, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (slow version), Standing On The Inside, Solitaire, A Little Lovin’, Stupid Cupid, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, The Queen Of 1964, Shoud’ve Never Let You Go, The Hungry Years, Love In The Shadows, Steppin’ Out, Is This The Way To Amarillo, One Way Ticket …

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Anything goes! What had impact? What hybrids?

2 moments: The release of The Cars 1st record "The Cars"
and….the advent of college radio in the 80’s

Here’s a handful that come to mind:

- Sam Phillips opening his recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee

- Ike Turner using a damaged guitar amplifier during the recording of "Rocket 88" in 1951 at Sam Phillips’ recording studio

- Bob Dylan hearing a Woody Guthrie song for the first time

- Bob Dylan introducing the Beatles to marijuana

- Elvis Presley’s ‘67 Comeback Special

- the bagpipe solo in "It’s A Long Way To The Top" by the Mighty AC/DC

- Nirvana releasing the single "Smells Like Teen Spirit," signaling the death of hair metal