The REAL Post-War Danger Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
The 1950s Rebels Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Mostly white artists who felt “beat down” by American culture. Looked for alternative lifestyles Ex: Jack Kerouac “On The Road” (1957) Why would the Baby Boomers feel “beat up” by society? Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Conformity! What parents wanted teens to listen to Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Crooning – Frank Sinatra Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
RR ock ‘n’ roll = music with a loud and heavy beat. 11 st played by Alan Freed, Cleveland, Ohio II nfluenced by African Americans SS CARED parents! = Generation gap
Read the lyrics: What is Rock n Roll talking about? Girls Love Sex Teen Life No political message Topics Rock n Roll was the voice of Teenager Culture. Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Watch & List: What does it sound like? What does it look like? Guitar Bass Drums Piano sometimes Style Sexy Sounds Rock n Roll laid the foundation for future band structure & image. Looks Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Doo Wop…for lovers Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Women of Rock n Roll? Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Parents were afraid Rock n Roll would cause their children to misbehave! So they…tried to ban it Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS
Rock N Roll Music Made Teens Out-of-Control The Lindy Hop The Twist The Fly The Stroll Created by Mrs. Bedard PVMHS