EPISODE · Sep 14, 2023 · 38 MIN
That Old Time Rock and Roll
from History of Rock and Roll · host Sasha Wideman
We examine the onslaught of rhythm and blues against the traditional music industry, a movement that would gain speed throughout the 50’s until eventually succeeding under the name rock and roll. This episode includes an overview of the rise of indie labels and the doo-wop genre, and the struggles endured by early rhythm and blues artists. Here is a playlist of relevant songs to supplement the episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xukMSCRtpCXUnDHOxrjqO?si=e777495b337b4beb https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0PaWdH2NBTP8E8M_V7MVSkFGFxeyL9&si=4FUUM-qeJDUb1CJN
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We examine the onslaught of rhythm and blues against the traditional music industry, a movement that would gain speed throughout the 50’s until eventually succeeding under the name rock and roll. This episode includes an overview of the rise of indie labels and the doo-wop genre, and the struggles endured by early rhythm and blues artists. Here is a playlist of relevant songs to supplement the episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xukMSCRtpCXUnDHOxrjqO?si=e777495b337b4beb https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0PaWdH2NBTP8E8M_V7MVSkFGFxeyL9&si=4FUUM-qeJDUb1CJN
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