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Introduction
"Rave On: the Roots of Rock and Roll" tells a uniquely American story: how music brought here by Africans combined with music brought here by Europeans and others to give American teens of the 1950s and 1960s their own voice.
The program combines live performances of hit songs, performed with an authentic look and sound, engaging stories about rock and roll's pioneers and a state-of-the-art multimedia presentation Our program gives today's students valuable insights into how rock and roll was created and performed by young people making music for themselves.
About The Show
After opening with "Rock Around the Clock" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love," Glenn tells the story of how blues music was brought to America by Africans, adapting African instruments, songs, costumes and ceremonies to their new country. Suzanne traces the development of Country & Western music from European folk songs, mentioning important performers such as Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams.
It all came together with Elvis Presley, born in the heart of blues country and raised in the musical melting pot of Memphis. Singing from the heart, he effortlessly created a new musical hybrid.
The show continues by mentioning teen culture, the early years of television and the parental backlash against this threatening new expression of rebellion. Of special interest are the segments briefly demonstrating how electric guitar, stand-up bass and the drum kit are played
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