Rock and roll began in the United States; the music was influenced by other cultures and musical traditions like gospel music, blues, country- and western, and folk music. The term rock music was known to the music style after the 1959. ... The categories were rhythm and blues, pop, country and western. ... (Don Mc Leese, Pop music critic, Austin American-statesman) Elvis Presley was the first rock star that was internationally known throughout the world. ... Another song that was a successful for the group was "Crazy, Man, Crazy"; it was the first rock and roll record to make Billboard Pop ...

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As Folk Rock became more and more popular, a new music style was evolved from it that became known as "hippie music." ... They lived for music. ... The music was filled with contempt for previous styles; its fast-tempoed songs, usually propelled by electric guitar, featured irreverent lyrics often obscured by the music. ... As different styles of music emerged on the market, Rock lost a portion of the audience to rap music, pop music, or hip hop music. Rock artists became more concerned with album sales rather than music. ...

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Their music has influenced many people, including the Queen of England, future musicians, parents, and teens. ... Paul had been around music his entire life because of his father, but didn't become interested until the days of Elvis. ... At their concerts, the music was barely able to be heard because of the screaming fans. ... This mind-warping drug was said to give them ideas for their music. ... There, in front of the television set, were the highest paid pop group in the world and their manager, bowing down and salaaming, chanting and dancing with one another...

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