History of Rock and Roll Exam 1(100%
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What was Du-Wop style, and how did the singers interact with jazz musicians - ANSWERWhile we
remember doo-wop mostly for its vocals, Keyes points out that in the recording studio and on stage
the Magnificents and other groups were always interacting with, and dependent upon, the support
of older big-band jazz musicians
a cross-generational collaboration that could sometimes result in disastrous miscommunications and
power plays.
What are covers? - ANSWERMusicians singing songs written by other musicians
How did they play a role in Ruth Browns view? - ANSWEROther musicians would get more credit and
money for singing Ruth Browns songs than Ruth would. The other musicians wouldn't really change
anything. Both the real songs and cover songs sounded the same
How did Leiber and Stoller influence the music business?
What Songs?
What artists? - ANSWERThey defined the term producers with the Leader of the Pack (The Shangri-
Las) and Kansas City
why was R&B considered a danger to the music business - ANSWERThe lyrics were thought as a "bad
influence" to younger generations and it caused fear for others about people who listen to this type
of music
What was the recording studio and touring experiences like for Chuck Berry - ANSWERChuck Berry
really enjoyed these experiences and took every opportunity he got as a performer and musician
it was a chance to do what he loves
How did mainstream music critics react to Elvis and the rock and roll "craze" - ANSWERThey did not
approve of Elvis and the Rock and roll craze, thought it was making children act in a poor way
How was the "craze" of rock and roll equated to previous events - ANSWERThe same activity in Italy,
he noted was referred to as Tarantism and popularly related to a toxic bite by the hairy spider called
tarantula.
What did Earl Palmer contribute? What was his role in Little Richard's music - ANSWERhelped shape
the driving rhythms that would come to define the rock 'n' roll big beat.
He played the drums in Little Richards songs and led the band
what was the draw for those like Jeff Greenfield who went to early rock concerts? - ANSWERJeff
would wait outside to get into Alan Freed's shows. People were tall with muscles and girls were
named Fran. Everyone looked different then he did but they were all they're because they loved the
same music
Correct!!
What was Du-Wop style, and how did the singers interact with jazz musicians - ANSWERWhile we
remember doo-wop mostly for its vocals, Keyes points out that in the recording studio and on stage
the Magnificents and other groups were always interacting with, and dependent upon, the support
of older big-band jazz musicians
a cross-generational collaboration that could sometimes result in disastrous miscommunications and
power plays.
What are covers? - ANSWERMusicians singing songs written by other musicians
How did they play a role in Ruth Browns view? - ANSWEROther musicians would get more credit and
money for singing Ruth Browns songs than Ruth would. The other musicians wouldn't really change
anything. Both the real songs and cover songs sounded the same
How did Leiber and Stoller influence the music business?
What Songs?
What artists? - ANSWERThey defined the term producers with the Leader of the Pack (The Shangri-
Las) and Kansas City
why was R&B considered a danger to the music business - ANSWERThe lyrics were thought as a "bad
influence" to younger generations and it caused fear for others about people who listen to this type
of music
What was the recording studio and touring experiences like for Chuck Berry - ANSWERChuck Berry
really enjoyed these experiences and took every opportunity he got as a performer and musician
it was a chance to do what he loves
How did mainstream music critics react to Elvis and the rock and roll "craze" - ANSWERThey did not
approve of Elvis and the Rock and roll craze, thought it was making children act in a poor way
How was the "craze" of rock and roll equated to previous events - ANSWERThe same activity in Italy,
he noted was referred to as Tarantism and popularly related to a toxic bite by the hairy spider called
tarantula.
What did Earl Palmer contribute? What was his role in Little Richard's music - ANSWERhelped shape
the driving rhythms that would come to define the rock 'n' roll big beat.
He played the drums in Little Richards songs and led the band
what was the draw for those like Jeff Greenfield who went to early rock concerts? - ANSWERJeff
would wait outside to get into Alan Freed's shows. People were tall with muscles and girls were
named Fran. Everyone looked different then he did but they were all they're because they loved the
same music
