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Rock and roll emerged in the 1950s, but which gospel-influenced style preceded it and shared similar rhythms?
Answer
Rhythm and Blues
Rhythm and Blues (R&B), originating in the late 1940s, directly influenced rock and roll. Artists like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley blended R&B with country sounds.
💡 Did you know?
Rock and roll was controversial because it was seen as 'Black music,' creating racial tensions during the segregation era.
Other options people guess
- Doo-wop
- Jump blues
- R&B
Topics
- rock and roll
- R&B
- 1950s
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