Rock 'n' Roll: Bill Hailey and his Comets - 'Rock Around The Clock'
Bill Haley and His Comets performing the classic Rock 鈥榥鈥� Roll track 鈥楻ock Around the Clock鈥�. It was recorded in 1954 and went on to become big global hit, going to number 1 in both the UK and US. It was one of the first major rock 鈥榥鈥� roll hits and was popularised in the film 鈥楤lackboard Jungle鈥� which was a story about teenage rebellion.
Rock 鈥榥鈥� Roll was born in America in the 1950s and has roots in Jazz, Gospel, the Blues and Country music. It is a style of dance music, like Swing, but with syncopated rhythms that were fast and frantic. Lead singer and electric guitar were at the forefront.
Features the following concepts - verse, strumming, electric guitar, solo, chorus, riff, syncopation, saxophone, repetition, double bass.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Music Group | Bill Haley and His Comets |
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