The birth of rock "n" roll speaks of racial barriers bridged through the fusion of Afro-American musical styles with white popular music in 1950s America. Not only did white record producers and radio disc jockeys market Afro-American artists, but white artists began to cover their songs, as well as incorporate Afro-American style into their own song writing. The term rock and roll is credited to Alan Freed a disc jockey who endorsed live performances where black and white would perform on stage with an inter-racial audience. The common views of teenagers" participated in the creation of rock "n" roll as an act of rebellion.
The song "Rock Around the Clock," recorded by Bill Haley and the Comets in 1954, changed the course of American music. It turned popular music on its ear, and opened a door for a new sound to music. "Rock Around the Clock" was the first true worldwide Rock and Roll success and it is the first Rock and Roll record to reach No. 1.
Many different artists throughout the world have recorded this famous song. The song has been heard on numerous movies and television shows. The most famous is Happy Days theme song, American Graffiti, and Bull Durham just to name a few. .
The screaming vocals, rattling keyboard style and outrageous showmanship of Little Richard born as Richard Penniman set the standard for the flamboyant excess rock 'n' roll has come to symbolize. Mr. Richard had an infectious, hyperactive personality that was contagious and made him popular. By age fifteen he was a regular with Sugarfoot Sam's Minstrel Show. The song we know as "Tutti Fruiti, aw rootie" was first know as "Tutti Fruiti, good booty". .
Inclosing we must thank these artist because they assisted in revolutionizing the musical industry. They paved the way for the artist we now enjoy listening to.