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Perhaps the very first rock n roll song... from 1946
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Perhaps the very first rock n roll song... from 1946


Jan 7, 2013, 9:30 AM

Arthur Crudup's Rock Me Mama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6SE5120UmE

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Seems like it would have evolved as a genre.


Jan 7, 2013, 9:32 AM

Not started with a single song.

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Oh, so NOW you argue for evolution?***


Jan 7, 2013, 9:59 AM



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Don't think you can ever really peg that, but many who have


Jan 7, 2013, 9:34 AM

written about rock and roll history have credited Jackie Brenston's 'Rocket 88' as being the first rock and roll song. That said, Authur Crudup...excellent find.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzYRKJvQqpU

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Lotta scholars say this kid was the first rock musician.


Jan 7, 2013, 10:00 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyeqVBhwNuc

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I watched.


Jan 7, 2013, 10:02 AM

LOUD.

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Some historians claim it had to have these 4 key elements


Jan 7, 2013, 9:53 AM

Blues roots
Country roots
jazz influence
and danceable

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If you want a really good read on the subject:


Jan 7, 2013, 10:04 AM

Rock Of Ages: The Rolling Stone History of Rock And Roll.



This should be required reading for every school kid in America.

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Speaking of good music reads, you read this? (Sirrus post)


Jan 7, 2013, 10:10 AM

I've heard it's a killer read and asked for it for Christmas, but it's been out of stock on Amazon for a couple months.

http://www.amazon.com/How-Music-Works-David-Byrne/dp/1936365537/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357571292&sr=8-1&keywords=david+byrne+book

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I have not, but I have seen plenty of reviews on it.


Jan 7, 2013, 10:22 AM

It looks like a must read.

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This is one that I got for Christmas that I'm just starting.


Jan 7, 2013, 10:24 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Wyatt-Earp-Life-Behind-Legend/dp/0471283622

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