2006-10-31 13:50:23 · 2 answers · asked by dforward109 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Rock-and-Roll (rock'n roll') n. first so used (1951) by Alan Freed, Cleveland disc jockey, taken from the song "My Baby Rocks Me with a Steady Roll". The use of rock, roll, rock and roll, etc., with reference to sexual intercourse, is traditional in blues, a form of popular music that evolved in the 1950's from rhythm and blues, characterized by the use of electric guitars, a strong rhythm with an accent on the offbeat, and youth-oriented lyrics.
2006-10-31 13:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by scratchwhiplash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a lot of info out. Some colleges offer courses in dedication to the summary of the history of rock music.
Some general links are:
http://www.history-of-rock.com/
http://www.scaruffi.com/history/index.html
http://www.silver-dragon-records.com/museum_of_music.htm
2006-10-31 23:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by rynemsweeney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋