Charicteristics
This style of piano playing is charicterized by the following: repeating rhythms and piano-driven style laid the foundation for the boogie shuffle, a repeating bass pattern that's a staple of early rock and roll.
Repetitive eight-beat-to-the-bar “walking” piano bass line (eighth notes in 4/4 time) in which the left hand emphasizes each note of the chord. The right hand is on top and improvises a syncopated melody in a counter rhythm.
What is Boogie Woogie?
Who was considered to be the first Rock n Roll radio DJ?
Guess this song, an influence to one of the first Rock n Roll songs.
What is Rocket 88 - Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston
Buddy Holly, "The Big Bopper" and Richie Valens died in this accident
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It's secular folk music that's characterized by a call-and-response pattern, the blues scale, the 12-bar blues form (AAB), and specific chord progressions. Often associated with a variety of emotions, but it's not limited to sorrow and protest.
What is the Blues?
This artist was born in Tupelo, Mississippi January 8, 1935, is known as the King of Rock and Roll, and His unique style blended country, blues, and gospel to create rock 'n' roll. He's considered one of the most influential musicians in history - Rockabilly!
Who was Elvis Presley?
This was Elvis's First Major Hit
What is Heartbreak Hotel?
This artist had 27 weeks at #1 on the Billboard 100 - was the first Rock n Roll experience for many.
Who was Elvis?
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This Early Rock form combined R&B, Country, Folk, "Hillbilly", and Gospel music. Made popular by artists such as Elvis-
What is Rockabilly?
This performer was known as "The Killer"
Unpredictable Performances:
• Known for kicking over piano stools, standing on pianos, playing with feet, and even lighting the piano on fire!
Who was Jerry Lee Lewis?
Guess the name and artist of this song
What is Johnny B. Good by Chuck Berry?
What is Rock n Roll?
High pressure and dry air in the West with large storms in the central part of USA causes our weather this spring to be ____ (hotter or cooler than usual)?
Cooler (we are in a low pressure area)
Name an instrument that has 6 strings and uses amplification and varying electronic effects to produce it's signature sound.
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Known as one of the fathers of rock and roll, Famous for the 1955 hit “Rock Around the Clock” - Inspired by rhythm and blues, especially Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88”
Who was Bill Haley and his Comets?
What is the name of Elvis's first song, written for his mother?
What is My Happiness?
Jerry Lee Lewis reportedly did this to a piano on stage while performing "Great balls of Fire" in protest after being told he had to open for Chuck Berry.
What is lighting a piano on fire?
This natural disaster occurred in Myanmar last week
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What age group did early Rock n Roll appeal to?
Who are Teenagers?
These three individuals died on "the day the music died"
Who was Richie Valens, "The big bopper" and Buddy Holly?
This Boogie Woogie piano player - Fats Domino wrote this song.
What is the fat man?
Sun Records and RCA Victor were the first Record companies to discover this artist's talents.
Who is Elvis Presley?
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The department of Education