Rock And Roll Impact On Culture

The Effects of Race Music on Rock and Roll

“African Americans invented rock and roll,” noted a prominent American historian. “Without their musical contributions, we would not have the genre.” Based on what you’ve learned in History 105 about the origins and the first decade of Rock and Roll in the United States, is this an accurate statement? Why or why not?

Rock and Roll is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States of America during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It is derived from African American roots in musical styles such as gospel, boogie woogie, jazz, jump, and rhythm & blues but also has strong roots from hillbilly music which would later be known as country. Rock and Roll has really been in existence since the

Although considered the day Rock ‘n’ Roll was born, many other events in American history have given foundation to this much loved idea. Rock ‘n’ Roll is much more than just music, rather it is the movement which underlines cultural imperialism. Rock had been promoting a culture of comfort and freedom from social constraints as well. Although the style of ‘Rock music’ is easily adaptable into many different sounds, it is still thoroughly identified by its definingly amplified rhythm. The sudden worldwide popularity of rock and roll resulted in an unparalleled social impact. Rock ‘n’ Roll influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language in a way few other social developments have equaled. The social impact is so large that rock stars are worshipped worldwide. In its early years, many adults condemned the style of music, placing a stigma on its name, and forbid their children from listening and following its ways. Many considered Rock ‘n’ Roll culture as a bad influence to all people, but as the genre aged and the now not-so-young crowds had matured, Rock was respected and

This great influence of African-American culture into the music industry began in the Great Migration. A time of shift involving a large amount of African-Americans migrating to cities in the north. This was due to the aspirations of finding new life away from the south. This Migration caused change in pay and living conditions all changing for the good. This great change in society of Northern America broached the birth of Okeh Records. Okeh was a specialty record company as it produced a lot of jazz music. In 1926, Columbia Records purchased Okeh Records but granted them the ability to remain as they were, a lone label. The only good that would come from this deal is that Okeh would grow as now they were able to accomplish new grounds behind the power of such a large label. Victor, Paramount and Golden Age jumped on the boat and began looking into the business of Race music which would attract African-American consumers and later on, would attract the white race as well. This was the rise of race