This year in music we are studying the history of rock & roll. Here's what we looked at on the first day:
By the 1950s, ballroom dancing was a thing of the past as
people flocked to hear the catchy sound of rock and roll. Bill Haley and The
Comets brought this cutting-edge genre to the masses with their 1954 hit 'Rock
around the clock', creating a rock revolution which brought us The Beatles, The
Beach Boys and Elvis Presley among others. America was still segregated in the
1950s and the charts were dominated by white musicians.
But it wasn't long
before black people had their very own rock superstar. Chuck Berry was hoping
to be a photographer, and decided to start a band in order to raise enough
money to buy a camera. But his single 'Maybellene' sent him to stardom. The Missouri
guitarist, known for his 'duck walk', wrote numerous songs including 'Johnny B
Goode' and 'Rock and Roll Music', as
well as featuring in a film. His quirky style and effervescent personality meant
that his fans adored him.
A true musical legend, Berry still performs today.
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