Teenagers in the 1950s
Beginnings of Rock & Roll
Musical Characteristics
Miscellaneous Rock & Roll
Name That Genre
100
Television
What piece of technology was added to many homes in the 1950s?
100
1950s
When did Rock and Roll come into existence?
100
Lyrics talk about surfing, cars, girls. Used falsetto voice, relaxed tempos.
What is Surf music?
100
This song raised $63,000,000 for humanitarian aid.
What is "We are the World?"
100
Example 1
What is 1950s Rock & Roll?
200
Freedom
What did Teenagers in the 1950s have more of than their parents did when they were teens?
200
Chuck Berry created this dance move while playing the guitar.
What is the duckwalk?
200
Electronic instruments, drums, upbeat tempos, optional vocals
What is Dance music?
200
Typically artists who produce a hit song that makes a Billboard list or played frequently and when off the charts, it is still remembered even if its performer is no longer remembered.
What is a One-Hit Wonder?
200
Example 2
What is Pop?
300
Drive-in Movie Theaters, Diners, Record Stores, Dances, Sock Hops
Where would teenagers in the 1950s spend their time?
300
First great Rock & Roll song from Bill Haley.
What is Rock Around The Clock?
300
Electric Guitars, Distortion, fast tempos, a lot of drums, typically loud, screaming vocals
What is Heavy Rock?
300
Died in a plane crash at the age of 22
Who is Buddy Holly?
300
Example 3
What is Dance Music?
400
People were able to see and listen to music on TV now.
How was the TV influencing people and the lifestyle in the home?
400
Rockabilly
What is the name given to music that is a mix of rock and country?
400
Influenced by Gospel, Blues, Country. Acoustic Guitar, Unique Vocals, drums.
What is Elvis?
400
1969 400,000 - 500,000 people
When was Woodstock and how many people were there?
400
Example 4
What is British Invasion?
500
Parents thought that kids were turning into delinquents as well as becoming more private, secretive, and disrespectful.
Why did some parents not like the new Rock 'n' Roll music?
500
Guitar
What instrument did Bill Haley and Chuck Berry play?
500
Influenced by African culture, a lot of vocals, call and response, hand clapping, melodic bass lines, organ, wind instruments, Gospel
What is Soul?
500
King of Pop King of Rock
Who is Michael Jackson? Who is Elvis Presley?
500
Example 5
What is Heavy Rock?
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