Origins of R&B
This genre evolved from blues, jazz, and gospel in African American
What is Rhythm & Blues?
This war’s aftermath gave teenagers money for records and concerts.
What is World War II?
This is the hybrid of R&B’s backbeat with country elements pioneered by artists like Elvis.
What is rockabilly?
Rock ’n’ roll became the soundtrack for this generation.
What are teenagers?
Known as the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
This post-WWII migration brought African American music to northern cities
What is the Great Migration?
Segregation-era radio stations often labeled R&B as this.
What is “race music”
This R&B element of high energy and showmanship became a staple of rock performance.
What is stage presence?
Rock ’n’ roll began to break down these barriers by mixing Black and white audiences.
What is racial segregation?
His duckwalk and guitar riffs helped define rock’s sound.
Who is Chuck Berry?
Independent labels like Atlantic and Chess Records helped promote this genre nationwide.
What is Rhythm & Blues?
This kind of record allowed cheap, fast distribution of singles.
What is a 45-rpm record?
Name two lyrical themes from R&B that shaped early rock.
What are Freedom and Love? (Cars, Dancing, Heartbreak)
This kind of dancing exploded in popularity thanks to rock ’n’ roll beats.
What is jitterbugging or dancing at sock hops?
This Liverpool group led the British Invasion with hits like “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
Who are The Beatles?
This city, along with Chicago, became a hub for urban R&B in the 1940s–50s.
What is New Orleans?
This type of machine in diners and clubs helped spread R&B hits quickly.
What is a jukebox?
This teenage demographic was the first major cross-racial market for R&B-based rock ’n’ roll.
Who are white teenagers?
This later British phenomenon was heavily influenced by American rock ’n’ roll.
What is the British Invasion?
Clean-cut singer/guitarist; “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day.”
Who is Buddy holly?
This movement (1950s–60s) sought to end racial segregation and influenced R&B themes.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This medium did not immediately spread R&B due to segregation and racial motivations.
What is Radio?
Without R&B, rock ’n’ roll might not have had this hallmark rhythmic feature.
What is the backbeat?)
The 1959 event where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died was called this.
What is “The Day the Music Died”?
This London band brought a grittier R&B style to the British Invasion with songs like “(Paint it Black) Satisfaction.”
Who are The Rolling Stones?