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Originally posted by vanderveldeThree 'beginnings' come to mind. [1] A 1972 holiday at the family seat in Ireland when I was still a wee lad: my uncle picked up a few 7" singles in a supermarket in Sligo... Chicory Tip - Son of My Father, The Sweet - Wig Wam Bam, Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now, and The Move - Fire Brigade [although that was several years 'old' by then] plus several others. [2] I was given a double live LP of Little Richard shortly after returning across the water which I wore out on our half-timbered mono gramophone. [3] In 1977 I heard music on stereo headphones for the first time ["Heroes" David Bowie] and I was completely astounded by the sound and that moment [and literally a physical sensation that I can remember vividly to this day] was the beginning of an interest in the sound/fidelity of rock'n'roll music.
Rock´n´roll (music )began with...
Originally posted by MontyMooseFirst one I remember was Del Shannon, "Runaway". Catchy song, with all the elements of Rock-n-Roll: Teen-oriented lyrics, guitar bangin', active drums, instrumental breakaway stanza. It was before we had to think about the song to enjoy it! Now, I appreciate the poetry and human-frailty themes of the Rolling Stones, but at 15 gimme a Del Shannon oldie!
Well, let the old folks chip in here.
My uncle's 45's and 33's of Elvis (Oh Lord, just look it up children) showed me that good music didn't have to mention Jesus. Since I was born in 1952, just the roll of the dice meant I started becoming aware around 1964. And yes, we still talk about those guys and girls, don't we?
Originally posted by John OsmarThe Electric Guitar
First one I remember was Del Shannon, "Runaway". Catchy song, with all the elements of Rock-n-Roll: Teen-oriented lyrics, guitar bangin', active drums, instrumental breakaway stanza. It was before we had to think about the song to enjoy it! Now, I appreciate the poetry and human-frailty themes of the Rolling Stones, but at 15 gimme a Del Shannon oldie!
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Originally posted by lolofMaybelline why can't you be true. Chuck Berry.
Little Richard - Tutti Frutti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F13JNjpNW6c
Buddy Hollie Peggy Sue
Bill Haley and the Comets: Rock around the clock
Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, got to be rock and roll music:
Ventures. Walk don't run.
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Originally posted by sonhouseIt was a tragedy, perhaps if you has embraced rock ' n roll with the same enthusiasm as the British then it might not have happened. I watched a documentary on him the other day, just a young guy. So sad. His sound with that heavy base running all the way though was way ahead of its time, copied by Led Zepplin and just about everyone else.
Yeah, you friggin' brits killed him, you should know🙂 Don't take a taxi in Chippenham....Hey, that might make a good song!
Originally posted by sonhouseDon't forget Gene Vincent - Be Bop a Lula
Maybelline why can't you be true. Chuck Berry.
Buddy Hollie Peggy Sue
Bill Haley and the Comets: Rock around the clock
Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, got to be rock and roll music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1LZuQ9E4JQ
Ventures. Walk don't run.
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieYep, just like losing Buddy Hollie, Big Bopper and Richie Havens in that plane crash.
It was a tragedy, perhaps if you has embraced rock ' n roll with the same enthusiasm as the British then it might not have happened. I watched a documentary on him the other day, just a young guy. So sad. His sound with that heavy base running all the way though was way ahead of its time, copied by Led Zepplin and just about everyone else.
Another early rocker was Buddy Knox, who recorded Party Doll which was banned all across the US! 1957
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Originally posted by sonhouseIts pretty interesting rock'n'roll had a kind of golden era with Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Elvis I suppose, Chuck Berry and Eddie Cochran. Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran died in accidents, Elvis got drafted into the army, Little Richard got converted and Chuck Berry got jailed. I guess it was never really the same after that.
Yep, just like losing Buddy Hollie, Big Bopper and Richie Havens in that plane crash.
Another early rocker was Buddy Knox, who recorded Party Doll which was banned all across the US! 1957