Read "The Day the Music died" in All Shook Up, Think about where music is headed, and what is the future of "rock and roll"? Write a reflection, answering the questions provided.

1. Describe what you think makes Rock and Roll unique? Why is it about rock and roll music that connects people at different levels? Give specific examples through the text and previous assignments of how rock and roll has influenced certain groups? Give specific examples from both your text. You can talk about African Americans, Women... Explain where does Rock and Roll belong in American history?

2. What were some critical pieces that you have learned? How has Rock and Roll changed throughout time? Give specific examples.

Explain why you feel this way about a song. Why is it historically accurate to symbolize a decade? You will also need to write about the artists of each song. How did they play a role in the songwriting, and performance? Give an overview of the power of the song, and artist. Did the song influence other people or other bands? If so, please explain how. Did the song create, change or affect behavior in America, Britain or the world?

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Rock n Roll Final Emerging in the 1950s as an influential force on the US music scene Rock music has advanced through the years and presently comprises numerous variants that sound quite different fro... View the full answer