American Popular Culture 1929-1990
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- Created on: 15-04-13 15:40
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- American Popular Culture 1929-1990.
- 1950s
- 1950s saw the beginning of rock and roll. This combined elements of both blues and country and western music.
- In 1956, Elvis Presley exploded onto the music scene becoming a global sensation.
- Presley's thrusting hips and tight trousers horrfied parents and delighted teenagers - some television companies would only film him from the wasit up.
- In 1956 Elvis Sold 10 million records. Parents and teachers were worried about his sensual dancing and sneer.
- Millions of teenagers copied his look and parents were not so keen!
- In 1956 Elvis Sold 10 million records. Parents and teachers were worried about his sensual dancing and sneer.
- Presley's thrusting hips and tight trousers horrfied parents and delighted teenagers - some television companies would only film him from the wasit up.
- 1920s and 1930s
- Jazz and Country music became very popular. Jazz/blues was made very popular by Louis Armstrong.
- Both types of music oroginated from the Southern American States.
- Jazz and Country music became very popular. Jazz/blues was made very popular by Louis Armstrong.
- 1960s
- Bands such as the Beachboys and folk singers such as Bob Dylan were introduced.
- Bob Dylan voiced his anger over America's involvement in the Vietnam war.
- Woodstock-1969; was an enormous outdoor music festival organised to protest against the Vietnam War.
- This followed other protests by Hippies at universities across America.
- Music had a huge influence over youngsters in America.
- Many got involved in campaigns against Vietnam and the passing of the Civil Rights Bill.
- Music had a huge influence over youngsters in America.
- This followed other protests by Hippies at universities across America.
- Bands such as the Beachboys and folk singers such as Bob Dylan were introduced.
- 1970s
- Disco dancing took off in the 70s with groups like the Bee Gees.
- 1980s
- Rap and hip hop developed and Michael Jackson emerged.
- 1950s
- 1950s saw the beginning of rock and roll. This combined elements of both blues and country and western music.
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