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1. Variety Show
2. String of non-related acts
3. Updated version of minstrel show
Skits, dancing, singing
5. Wholesome
6. Door prizes
7. Italian-Amer. humor, AA humor, Irish-Amer. humor |
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1. String of non-related acts
2. Often satirical, local humor
3. Parade of scantily clad women
4. Ziegfeld Follies |
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1. Strong European characteristics
2. Strong European immigrant presence |
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1. Play with much singing and dancing
2. 1924 - Showboat |
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| Popular nod to European American art tradition |
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| Grew up in Indiana, went to Yale, from a wealthy family, went to Europe, lived glamorous life |
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| Post-war tragedies turn America from sweetness to realism |
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-Sex and virility
-Partying and nightlife
-Fast cars and drinking
-Money problems, crime and punishment
-Dangerous situations and remorse
-Appeals for religious help |
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| Chicago blues, takes 1st chord and repeats forever, manipulating for release when chord finally changes |
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-Common religion (Protestant)
-Education outlook (often low-level)
-Economic standing |
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| Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys |
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| Gave name to and popularized bluegrass |
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| Start as country singers, but due to their young age, were able to transition into rock and roll |
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| Cleveland DJ, reason rock and roll HOF is in Cleveland, nickname "Moondog", given credit for naming rock and roll |
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| European-American Rock and Roll |
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-Bill Haley
-Car Perkins (Blue Suede Shoes)
-Jerry Lee Lewis
-Elvis Presley
-Buddy Holly
-Everly Brothers |
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| African-American Rock and Roll |
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-Chuck Berry
-Little Richard (androgynous)
-Bo Diddly
-Fatts Domino
-Platters |
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-Oral Tradition
-Dependence on Blues
-Singing style based on black and rural white
-Heterogeneous
-Dance
-Loud Volume
-Emphasis on beat
-Songs realistic
-Manner of perf. dramatic, theatrical |
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| African-American, middle class upbringing, created Motown Record Co., wanted to create music that would cross over into mainstream |
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| Songwriting team for Diana Ross & Supremes |
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| Moderately successful, went to Motown, was shot to fame |
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| "Prince of Motown" (Married into Gordy family), thought himself to be a crooner |
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| AA music for AA audiences by AA musicians, all about blues |
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| Grew up in Detroit with gospel surrounding her |
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Overtly political, not initially rock and roll but will heavily influence it, elastic cause (lots of repetition), Peter, Paul, and Mary
Joan Baez
Bob Dylan
Pete Seeger |
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