Music

             Rock "n" roll is, and will always be, here to stay. The frontier spirit of rock "n" roll is an attitude that is common among American Pioneers and includes style, originality, and a willingness to push the limits. From Elvis to the Beatles and Buddy Holly to The Doors; bands have been astounding us with new and inventive sounds of rock "n" roll. But rock "n" roll wasn't always around, so how did it start?
             Part one: 50's and early 60's
             Ever since the 20's, and the introduction of Jazz, young people became interested in different types of music. A different type of music came around in the 50's, rock "n" roll. A new style of music for a new generation. The style of rock "n" roll was a mix of two older forms of music, Jazz and Blues. A type of style that you could get up and dance too. It was a type of music listened to by both "preps" and "greasers". A style also enjoyed as much by females as males. This was the style that brought appeal to the young generations for years to come. It is still listened to today, and I guarantee it will be listened to tomorrow. With new types of music you need more spectacular, brilliant, and young artists. You need a singer with a sense of style and originality that can affect those of years to come.
             Not only was rock "n" roll a completely new and original genre. It possessed a sound that had never been heard before, but the singers themselves were quite astounding. This is a matter of opinion, but the two greatest singers in rock "n" roll history would be Buddy Holly and THE KING, Elvis Presley. Behind his thick framed glasses, Buddy Holly sang his heart out. He put all his emotion behind his songs, and it paid off. Buddy Holly quickly became a legend with his original songs , such as "That'll Be the Day", "It's So Easy" and &...

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