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THE PIONEERS OF ROCK In the early a musical earthquake called shook the USA. People from all walks The unforgettable sound of the of life worked side by side, creating music and fusing different sounds and styles for the first time, DEBUT ALBUM 1957 ORIGIN USA GENRE electric guitar and catchy melodies to create rock. The energetic rhythms and the simple (and often risky) language struck a chord, Rock and Roll FAMOUS ‘Roll Over in Chuck Berry’s songs, made him Beethoven’, ‘Rock and Roll Music’, ‘Johnny especially with young people. Many talented musicians were at the start of this journey, but a rock and roll pioneer. Fans loved B. Goode’, ‘You Never Can Tell’ Chuck’s concerts and the way he these artists are seen as some of the original icons of this musical phenomenon. dressed and moved on stage. He was always smartly dressed, with his three-piece black suit, white shirt,

bow tie and hair pulled back with a lot THE PIONEERS OF ROCK DEBUT ALBUM 1954 ORIGIN USA GENRE Rock and Roll, Country, of pomade. One of his biggest fans FAMOUS SONGS ‘Rock Around the Clock’, ‘Shake, was a boy named Keith Richards, Rattle and Roll’, ’See You Later, Alligator’ Little Richard was one of the first rock who later became the guitar player in and roll stars. He was 10 years old when he one of the world’s most famous rock performed live for the first time, and by age bands – The Rolling Stones. 14 he had left home to follow travelling music acts. His songs followed a formula – fast and explosive piano playing, lyrics that often didn’t make sense, and his trademark high-pitched At concerts Chuck would criss-cross the stage, singing voice. Little Richard’s first major hit walking like a duck! was ‘Tutti Frutti’, which contains a whole load of nonsense lyrics!

Jerry could play the piano with almost every part of his body. The band’s name was inspired by Halley’s Comet. Jerry Lee Lewis started playing the piano when he was eight. His parents sold their house in order to buy him his own piano! At age 21, he travelled to the city of BILL HALEY & HIS COMETS Memphis, Tennessee, where he recorded his first songs for the best-known label in town, . Here he At first Bill Haley was a country singer, and he later recorded his first few hits – ‘’, ‘Whole Lotta performed R&B. He decided to mix these two styles into Little Richard’s quirky style and Shakin’ Going On’ and ‘Great Balls of Fire’. Jerry Lee was one called ‘Crazy, Man, Crazy’. His young fans went huge hair matched his eccentric a hugely influential rock and roll pianist – music and lyrics. wild for it! Bill decided to swap his cowboy outfit with a allegedly said that if he played the piano like Jerry he checkered jacket, he covered his hair with pomade (a type wouldn’t even have to sing! of hair wax) and curled a big lock of it down his forehead. His band began performing rock and roll before the name DEBUT ALBUM 1957 ORIGIN USA GENRE Rock and Roll, R&B, was even invented. They recorded two of the most famous Gospel, Soul FAMOUS SONGS ‘Tutti Frutti’, ‘Lucille’, ‘Long Tall DEBUT ALBUM 1958 ORIGIN USA GENRE Rock and Roll, songs in the history of rock: ‘Rock Around the Clock’ Sally’, ‘Good Golly, Miss Molly’ Rockabilly, Country, Gospel, Blues FAMOUS SONGS ‘Great Balls of Fire’, and ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’. ‘Crazy Arms’, ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’

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In the early 1960s a new sport was making a splash in California – surfing! This The Rolling Stones covered two of Otis’s songs (‘That’s How Strong My Love Is’ and ‘Pain in My brought along a new lifestyle and a whole new called surf rock. Boards, Heart’), and he responded by recording his own beaches, the sea, romance and fast cars were the main themes behind the songs in version of their hit ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’. this new craze. The genre was pioneered by American guitarist, Dick Dale, but was made popular by bands and musicians who appeared later, inspired by Dick’s style.

DEBUT ALBUM 1964 ORIGIN USA GENRE Soul, R&B FAMOUS SONGS ‘(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay’, ‘These Arms of Mine’, ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’ Despite being one of the most famous surf rock bands of all time, Dennis was the only band member who actually knew how to surf. BAND MEMBERS , , Carl OTHER MUSICIANS Wilson, , FORMED IN 1961 ORIGIN USA GENRE Rock, Pop, Surf, Psychedelic FAMOUS OTIS REDDING THE DRIFTERS AL GREEN SONGS ‘Surfin’ USA’, ‘’, ‘’, ‘Stand By Me’ ‘Take Me to the River’ ‘’, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ OTHER MUSICIANS Otis Redding entered lots of ‘This Magic Moment’ ‘Let’s Stay Together’ talent shows as a child. He won NINA SIMONE SLY AND THE FAMILY THE SHADOWS THE SURFARIS so many that he was asked My Baby Just Cares for ‘Apache’ ‘Wipe Out’ not to enter any more so that ‘ STONE Me’ Dance to the Music’ ‘The Rumble’ ‘Surfer Joe’ others had a chance of winning! ‘ ‘Feeling Good’ ‘Everyday People’ He left school at age 15 to help his Brothers Brian, Dennis and grew up by the sea in California, where DICK DALE & HIS DEL- THE TORNADOES WILSON PICKETT ‘Thank You’ ‘Bustin’ Surfboards’ mother when his father became they’d sing together in harmony pretending to be a choir. Their cousin Mike TONES In the Midnight Hour’ ‘Phantom Surfer’ unwell. He worked as a well driller, ‘ CURTIS MAYFIELD Love joined them, as well as fellow American football player, Al Jardine. Their ‘Let’s Go Trippin’ ‘Mustang Sally’ Move On Up’ petrol station attendant and church ‘ parents helped them buy musical instruments to record their first song, which ‘Misirlou’ THE TRASHMEN ‘Superfly’ gospel singer. His career was cut short when he died at age 26, yet he had IKE & TINA TURNER was immediately popular. Their harmonious voices and the fresh melodies THE VENTURES ‘Surfing Bird’ still created six albums in four years. He recorded ‘(Sittin’ on) The Dock of ‘A Fool in Love’ PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC made them different to other bands at the time. Even after British groups such ‘Walk Don’t Run’ ‘Malaguena’ the Bay’ shortly before he passed away. It was released after his death and ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ ‘(I Wanna) Testify’ as and The Rolling Stones became popular in the USA, the Beach ‘Hawaii Five-O’ became an instant hit. Otis was a very talented singer, celebrated for his ‘One Nation under a Groove’ Boys were one of the few American bands who continued to enjoy success. profound songs.

6 7 The band’s famous logo – a mouth with its tongue SWINGING 60S out – was inspired by the Hindu goddess Kali.

During the 1960s a huge number of British rock and pop bands enjoyed global success. These innovative bands had a major influence on music, haircuts and fashion – people called it the ‘British Invasion’. Impressed by this creative explosion from Europe, a lot of American bands began changing the way they played too. By the end of the decade, the style was widespread and had changed rock and pop all over the world. SWINGING 60S

Many of The Beatles’ songs mention foods, including cornflakes, truffles, honey, octopus, turkey, marshmallows, strawberries, eggs, pepper and pies!

BAND MEMBERS Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill THE BEATLES Wyman, Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, Ronnie Wood, Ian Stewart FORMED While still in school, started his first band, THE ROLLING STONES IN 1962 ORIGIN UK GENRE Rock, The Quarrymen, and was joined by Paul McCartney and Blues, Pop, Hard Rock, Psychedelic BAND MEMBERS John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Mick Jagger and Keith Richards first met in school. Keith later joined George Harrison. They soon changed their name and found FAMOUS SONGS ‘(I Can’t Get No) Harrison, Ringo Starr 1960 Liverpool Mick’s band, followed by Brian Jones. After a few member changes, a drummer (Ringo Starr), a producer and a label. Their track FORMED IN ORIGIN Satisfaction’, ‘Paint It Black’, ‘She’s Rock, Pop, Psychedelic ‘Love Me The Rolling Stones were formed. By 1964 the band were making a ‘’, with its memorable harmonies, catchy melody GENRE FAMOUS SONGS A Rainbow’, ‘Sympathy For The Devil’, Do’, ‘Help!’, ‘’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Yesterday’ name for themselves, not just for their music, but for their rebellious and upbeat guitars, was a hit. Their first album topped the attitude, which differed a lot from The Beatles’ clean-cut image. ‘Angie’, ‘Start Me Up’ UK charts for 30 weeks and was only knocked off by another Stardom came after they released ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’. one of their own albums, which stayed there for 21 weeks! At Their version of rock was inspired by the blues, and this paved the concerts, fans of ‘The Fab Four’ screamed, cried and some way for heavier genres such as hard rock. The Rolling Stones are one even fainted – this was called ‘Beatlemania’. The band split in of rock’s longest running active bands, and Mick continues to perform 1970 and each member pursued a solo career. To this day, highly energetic concerts. At age 77, he still runs, swims, cycles and The Beatles still hold the world record for the most records practises yoga, Pilates and ballet every day! sold – almost 300 million!

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