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SUMMARY:The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll\, Part One: Buddy Holly\, Chuck Berry & Jerry Lee Lewis (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Where did rock ’n’ roll come from? \nThere is no single answer. The music that changed American popular culture grew from an extraordinary mixture of sounds—country and Western swing\, blues and rhythm & blues\, gospel\, boogie-woogie\, and more. Musicians borrowed from one another\, transformed what they heard\, and created something exciting and new. \nIn this lively\, music-filled presentation\, historian Barry Bradford explores that fascinating evolution through three of rock ’n’ roll’s greatest pioneers: Buddy Holly\, Chuck Berry\, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rather than offering conventional biographies\, we’ll ask two intriguing questions: Who influenced them—and whom did they influence? \nYou’ll discover some remarkable musicians whose names may be less familiar today but whose sounds helped shape rock ’n’ roll. Hear how the irresistible Western swing of Bob Wills helped point the way toward Buddy Holly; how gospel pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, electrifying audiences with her voice\, guitar\, and showmanship\, helped blaze a trail that Chuck Berry would follow; and how the rollicking country and boogie-woogie piano of Moon Mullican helped lay the groundwork for the explosive style of Jerry Lee Lewis. \nThen we’ll follow the musical family tree forward as Holly\, Berry\, and Lewis\, in turn\, inspired some of the most important performers who followed them. \nFilled with rare performances\, unforgettable music\, surprising connections\, and great stories\, The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll demonstrates that rock was not invented in a single moment by a single performer. It was created when many streams of American music came together—and a new sound changed the world. \n\nREGISTER FOR Roots Of Rock (Afternoon) \nRegister Now for Roots Of Rock (Afternoon) \nLink the registration line above to: [[ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK]] \nAfter you register\, Zoom will email you a personal link to the program. Please save that email so you can easily find it when the program begins. \nCOST \nSuggested contribution: $5 per program. \nYour contributions help support my work and allow me to continue offering these programs and our community of lifelong learners. \nIf paying $5 would be difficult\, please don’t let the cost keep you from attending. You are always welcome to attend for free or contribute whatever amount is comfortable for you. See the Fee Waiver information below. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nZelle \nSend to: Barry1776@ATT.NET \nPlease include Roots AM in the note. \nVenmo \nSend to: @B-Bradford-1 \nPlease include Roots AM in the note. \nPayPal \n[wp_paypal button=”donate” name=”Roots AM” \nCheck \nPayable to: Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box 177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease write Roots AM on the memo line. \nFEE WAIVER \nIf the cost would make it difficult for you to attend\, simply email me to request a fee waiver. There are no questions to answer and no explanation is necessary. \nYour waiver is permanent and covers all future Zoom programs. You only need to ask once. \nI want everyone who enjoys these programs to be able to participate\, regardless of their ability to pay. \nEmail me for a waiver  \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK? \nYour confirmation email containing your Zoom link should arrive shortly after you register. \n\n Check your spam or junk folder for the confirmation email.\n Double-check that you registered using the correct email address.\n If you still can’t find the email\, return to this page and register again.\n If you continue to have a problem\, contact me and I can check your registration.\n\nOnce you receive the confirmation email\, please save it so you’ll have your Zoom link when it’s time for the program.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/roots-of-rock-n-roll/
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CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll\, Part One (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Where did rock ’n’ roll come from? \nThere is no single answer. The music that changed American popular culture grew from an extraordinary mixture of sounds—country and Western swing\, blues and rhythm & blues\, gospel\, boogie-woogie\, and more. Musicians borrowed from one another\, transformed what they heard\, and created something exciting and new. \nIn this lively\, music-filled presentation\, historian Barry Bradford explores that fascinating evolution through three of rock ’n’ roll’s greatest pioneers: Buddy Holly\, Chuck Berry\, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rather than offering conventional biographies\, we’ll ask two intriguing questions: Who influenced them—and whom did they influence? \nYou’ll discover some remarkable musicians whose names may be less familiar today but whose sounds helped shape rock ’n’ roll. Hear how the irresistible Western swing of Bob Wills helped point the way toward Buddy Holly; how gospel pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, electrifying audiences with her voice\, guitar\, and showmanship\, helped blaze a trail that Chuck Berry would follow; and how the rollicking country and boogie-woogie piano of Moon Mullican helped lay the groundwork for the explosive style of Jerry Lee Lewis. \nThen we’ll follow the musical family tree forward as Holly\, Berry\, and Lewis\, in turn\, inspired some of the most important performers who followed them. \nFilled with rare performances\, unforgettable music\, surprising connections\, and great stories\, The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll demonstrates that rock was not invented in a single moment by a single performer. It was created when many streams of American music came together—and a new sound changed the world. \nREGISTER FOR Roots Of Rock (Afternoon) \nRegister Now for Roots Of Rock (Afternoon) \nLink the registration line above to: [[ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK]] \nAfter you register\, Zoom will email you a personal link to the program. Please save that email so you can easily find it when the program begins. \nCOST \nSuggested contribution: $5 per program. \nYour contributions help support my work and allow me to continue offering these programs and our community of lifelong learners. \nIf paying $5 would be difficult\, please don’t let the cost keep you from attending. You are always welcome to attend for free or contribute whatever amount is comfortable for you. See the Fee Waiver information below. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nZelle \nSend to: Barry1776@ATT.NET \nPlease include Roots PM in the note. \nVenmo \nSend to: @B-Bradford-1 \nPlease include Roots PM in the note. \nPayPal \n[wp_paypal button=”donate” name=”Roots PM” \nCheck \nPayable to: Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box 177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease write Roots PM on the memo line. \nFEE WAIVER \nIf the cost would make it difficult for you to attend\, simply email me to request a fee waiver. There are no questions to answer\, and no explanation is necessary. \nYour waiver is permanent and covers all future Zoom programs. You only need to ask once. \nI want everyone who enjoys these programs to be able to participate\, regardless of their ability to pay. \nEmail me for a waiver  \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK? \nYour confirmation email containing your Zoom link should arrive shortly after you register. \n\n Check your spam or junk folder for the confirmation email.\n Double-check that you registered using the correct email address.\n If you still can’t find the email\, return to this page and register again.\n If you continue to have a problem\, contact me and I can check your registration.\n\nOnce you receive the confirmation email\, please save it so you’ll have your Zoom link when it’s time for the program.
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