HISTORY OF ROCK
Chapter 4
Rhythm and Blues Study Sheet
What were race records? ______
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When did rhythm and blues begin to appear in place of race records? ______
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Which record label was the 1st to use the title rhythm and blues and which magazine was the 1st to use the same title?
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What elements are found in rhythm and blues style? ______
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What is a jump group and why is it named that way? ______
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What types of instrumentation are found in a jump group? ______
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Describe how rhythm and blues developed from jump style and name some of the major differences:
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Name four prominent musicians that performed in the rhythm & blues style:
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What recording was considered to be the 1strock ‘n’ roll song? ______
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HISTORY OF ROCK
Rhythm & Blues
Biographical Sketches of Major Early R&B Artists
- List birthplace, how they got into music, what their instrument/voice is, bands they performed with as well as famous songs that they recorded as well as who they influenced. Be as detailed as possible!
- Louis Jordan:
- Roy Brown:
- Jackie Brenston:
- Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton:
- “Big” Joe Turner:
HISTORY OF ROCK
Interlude I
From Rhythm and Blues to Rock ‘n’ Roll Study Sheet
What happened between 1951 and 1954 in popular music? ______
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Describe the segregation between white and black popular music in the 1940s-1950s:
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What happened after WWII in American households? ______
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What was going on in the recording studios and labels during this time? ______
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What is the practice of covering? ______
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How did Alan Freed play a role in the development from rhythm & blues to rock ‘n’ roll?
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What is Alan Freed’s definition/thinking of rhythm & blues and rock ‘n’ roll?
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What was happening with the youth culture after WWII? ______
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What two movies focused on conflicts between generations during the 50’s?
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What movie used the song “Rock Around the Clock” for it’s opening credits?
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What are the three reasons the adult general public did not like about rock ‘n’ roll?
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What did the famous singer, Frank Sinatra say about rock ‘n’ roll to Congress in 1958?
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Name the Five Styles of Rock ‘n’ Roll and their geographic regions found on
pg. 60:
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What are your favorite rock ‘n’ roll artists of the 1950’s and give reasons why you like their songs:
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