Rock 'n' Roll

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Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis Presley
Other names	Rocker, Rockstar, Leather Boys, Ton-Up Boys
Decade of origin	1950s
Creator/s	Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley
Related aesthetics	Metal Psychedelia Punk Raggare Rockabilly Rockstar GF Stilyagi Yé-yé Peacock Revolution

Rock 'n' Roll denotes a influential cultural movement that emerged in the 1950s, coinciding with the rise of the music genre of the same name. The early origins of rock and roll faced considerable opposition from mainstream society due to its perceived explicit and sexual nature, its exploration of sexual identity, its blending of musical styles across racial lines, and its denunciation as sacrilegious. Performers such as Elvis Presley, with his provocative movements, and Little Richard, who challenged gender norms, contributed to this controversy. The integration of white and black musical traditions in rock and roll was viewed by some as a threat to existing social and racial hierarchies.

In the United Kingdom during the late 1950s and 1960s, a distinct subculture known as rockers, or leather boys and ton-up boys, developed around motorcycles and rock 'n' roll music. This subculture, fueled by post-war economic changes and the influence of American popular culture, embraced customized motorcycles, particularly café racers, and a specific style of dress including leather jackets and motorcycle boots. Rockers often adopted a rebellious stance, existing outside mainstream society and finding musical association with artists of the early rock and roll era.

History

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Fashion

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Music

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Musical Artists

• The Beach Boys (early surf rock influenced by R&R)
• Ben E. King
• The Big Bopper
• Bill Haley
• Bo Diddley
• Brenda Lee
• Buddy Holly
• Carl Perkins
• The Chords
• Chuck Berry
• Chuck Willis
• Cliff Richard
• The Coasters
• Connie Francis
• Del Shannon
• Dion
• The Drifters
• Eddie Cochran
• Elvis Presley
• The Everly Brothers
• Fats Domino
• Frankie Lymon
• Gene Vincent
• The Isley Brothers
• Jerry Butler
• Jerry Lee Lewis
• LaVern Baker
• Link Wray (instrumental rock and roll pioneer)
• Little Richard
• The Penguins
• The Platters
• Ricky Nelson
• Ritchie Valens
• The Shadows (influential UK instrumental rock and roll)
• The Shirelles
• The Teenagers
• The Ventures (instrumental rock and roll)

Songs

• "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley
• "Apache" by The Shadows
• "Be-Bop-A-Lula" by Gene Vincent
• "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins
• "Book of Love" by The Monotones
• "C'mon Everybody" by Eddie Cochran
• "Chantilly Lace" by The Big Bopper
• "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters
• "Earth Angel" by The Penguins
• "Good Golly, Miss Molly" by Little Richard
• "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
• "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley
• "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley
• "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
• "La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens
• "Little Runaway" by Del Shannon
• "Livin' Doll" by Cliff Richard
• "Maybellene" by Chuck Berry
• "Move It" by Cliff Richard and The Shadows
• "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly
• "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets
• "Roll Over Beethoven" by Chuck Berry
• "Runaround Sue" by Dion
• "See You Later, Alligator" by Bill Haley & His Comets
• "Sh-Boom" by The Chords
• "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran
• "Telstar" by The Tornados
• "That'll Be the Day" by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
• "The Wanderer" by Dion
• "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard
• "Walk Right In" by The Rooftop Singers
• "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" by Jerry Lee Lewis
• "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
• "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters

Gallery

Elvis Presley

Chuck Berry