MUS 106 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Pelvis, Chess Records, American Bandstand
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Blue suede shoes 1956 - carl perkins. 1st white country artist to cross-over to r&b. 12 bars & adds 16 bars in beginning. Self-taught, began playing local bars, local radio. Rock around the clock - bill haley & his comets. A - side: blues ( by arthur crudup) Elvis performed these covers in a more upbeat style, which many of audience did not like. He did amped up version of bluegrass. Aspired to be a hillbilly or gospel singer. Went to memphis since his father was seeking better opportunities. Elvis initially was just recording as a present for his mom. Sam phillips signed him to sun records. Sun contract to rca for ,000 (1955) People surprised rca would take big chance on elvis. Rca tries to emulate sounds sun records were able to make. Tries to figure out slapback echo effect. Sam phillips didn"t have the money to support elvis. Heartbreak hotel, hound dog, all shook up, jailhouse rock .
