*+6th+Grade+History+of+Rock+and+Roll+*

In the mid-1950s, Rock and Roll slammed into the consciousness of the American people. Whether you liked it or not, there was no denying that Rock and Roll had arrived. It was the first American musical tradition constructed from the many musical traditions that animated life in the 20th century, including Gospel, Blues, Country, Jazz and R&B. In bringing together these musical bloodlines, Rock and Roll also brought people together, from across regions, across race and class lines, and, finally, across oceans. It was the beginning of a historical turn that would change daily life in the modern world. This first section, The Birth of Rock and Roll, explores the roots of Rock and Roll, its emergence and its entrance into the cultural mainstream of America. = =
 * Powerpoint**




 * Slides 55-64 will help with your essay.**

Homework questions-
 * 1) Explain musical similarities between barber shop quartets, the Mill Brothers, gospel groups, and Doo Wop.
 * 2) Compare contextualsimilarities (where it was performed, who the performers were).
 * 3) Are these vocal harmony groups of the past similar to contemporary artists?
 * 4) Have any contemporary musical groups borrowed from these older styles?