Rock and roll comes in many forms. It all began back in the 40’s and has been evolving ever since. Rock and roll is usually created by guitars, bass and drums. This, of course, doesn’t have to be the sound of rock and roll. A few people have changed the look and the sound of rock and roll, such as Elvis.
Rock and roll not only changed music, but every other type of media available. Movies started to be about gorgeous teenagers singing songs of love and hate, print started to feature big stars, fashion changed dramatically and language also changed.
It is thought that rock and roll music originated from African American roots and featured a mix of the blues, folk music and also church gospel. There is piano based rock music, gospel based rock and roll, and country and western music had a big influence on the flavour and the sound of rock and roll music as well as jazz and blues. All of these sounds were thrown into a huge musical melting pit and created the rock and roll we all know and love.
Many people are involved in the debate of who actually had the very first rock and roll record. Some believe that the main contender for the title of first ever rock and roll record to be Jackie Brenston with the song called ‘Rocket 88’. There has since been hit after hit after hit for many rock and roll artists in every generation.
Rock and roll has a wonderfully rich history, a history that is still being written today.