How far back does Rock and Roll go ? - When did it really Begin ? - This is when it Starts....

a reply to: AlienView

This is one of the first innovators first active 1926:

Fred Mcdowell

Can anyone hear the resemblance ?

Robert Johnson anyone?





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originally posted by: gort51
Rock n Roll, is an infusion of all the previous years Jazz, swing, rockabilly, blues, even folk..........

1918

My wife tells me that she tap-danced to that tune in the 1950's.

a reply to: AlienView

I'd always accepted that Bill Haley was "The First" with this :


For sure, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis (!) were on the scene at the epoque

Haley's nutballbaggery probably inspiring them both ....
beeh sexxaahh !!

Don't be judging, just imagine it's 10yrs since the WAR
...the kids needed to kick their shoes off
let their hair down a bit

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By the same token
Fast forward 30yrs
How far back does hip-hop go ?


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No derailing intended !
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The same as saying ...
Bob Marley invented Regae music !
Kurt Cobain invented Grunge music !


Precursors all