MUSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Xylophone, Crooner, Levi Stubbs
24 Jul 2013
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Until early 60"s, many african-americans blocks from mainstream success by white covers: majority of african-american recording artists signed to independent labels, and recordings" popularity could be easily eclipsed by major label versions. British invasion bands took much of early inspiration from african-american popular music. By 1965, situation in youth-music market had significantly improved for black artists wanting mainstream hits. Among most important developments was music that came from motown records (independent company; most important era of success parallels that of the beatles) and the emergence of southern soul from memphis. Berry gordy, jr. and black music for white audiences. Go where the money is: white kids and disposable income. In 1959 formed motown records; first hit record: barrett strong"s money (that"s what. Interest in accommodating white tastes aligned closely with gordy"s roots in black middle class and emerging civil rights movement".
