What do you know about Elvis?
- he’s dead and famous
- wore white suits
- had a unique dance with his hips
- linked with Vegas
- The King of Rock and Roll
- His house is a touring thing now
The Truth of Elvis
- he was a poor, white Southern boy who was raised with an interest in three very different kinds of music
- gospel, country and rhythm and blues
- strange mix, but it was important because rock and roll came from these mixing
- first rock tune was That’s Alright, Mama
- got sent to the radio and was an immediate hit
- people listening weren’t sure whether he was white or black – this was a good thing
- this means that the plan is working – mixing the music and style of black culture with white racist acceptance
- his live show was crucial to show audiences that he was white and very attractive
- the live show also revealed something else – something strange and new – SEX APPEAL
- girls in the 50s were very repressed – there was no sex, no dirty thoughts, no lust, no touching, no anything
- his dancing on stage and the music and the whole vibe and his looks, woke up something in the young, repressed women in the audience – he turned them on and they didn’t even know what to do
- it didn’t last very long – he was signed to a movie deal and made a bunch of goofy movies that weren’t very rebellious and rocky – it’s a show and his rock days are kind of over
At the Exact Same Time
- a few black musicians are doing the same thing as Elvis, only they really are rebellious and powerful and shocking for parents
- BUT, the kids who got into it with Elvis, wanted more rock, more fun, more dancing and suddenly, black performers got in the door of white homes via the record player
- Create a Fact Sheet on ONE of these performers with at least 10 interest facts that tells why he/she deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- Little Richard – Megan and Brook,
- Chuck Berry – Kaylen,
- Fats Domino – Devin,
- Bo Diddley – Brandon and Dr. Feagan
- Muddy Waters – Jenna
- Johnny Cash – Jennifer and Jessica
- Jerry Lee Lewis – Horde vs Alliance
How Do I Get Level 4?
- go to, and CITE, multiple sources for your info (include your sources in the work)
- include pics and multimedia clips from Youtube (on the blogs)
- have a wide scope of info – not just life, not just listing songs, but try to get a few different kinds of info – eg weird story (knife fights, racism, etc)
- describe why he/she is important – what did he contribute?
- What made this person different?
- Review or comment on a song – tell me your thoughts on the song and/or performer
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