Description
Before the British Invasion of 1964, a new sound reshaped American music in the mid-1950s—rock ’n’ roll. Emerging from diverse backgrounds, artists brought guitar- and drum-driven energy that differed from the big band era and opened the door for African American performers as equal contributors. This class highlights performers such as Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and the Comets, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Jerry Lee Lewis, featuring film clips, television appearances, and interviews.
