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The phrase "rocking and rolling" originally described the movement of a ship on the ocean, but was used by the early twentieth century, both to describe the spiritual fervor of black church rituals and as "black slang" for sexual intercourse.
This was shortened to "rock 'n' roll" (especially by white performers ignorant of the "black slang" meaning when they adopted this style of music).
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How did the rock and roll hall of fame get its name?
it's a museum for rock and roll legends it's a museum for rock and roll legends
What name was given to the new music of the '50s?
The phrase used by Cleveland DJ Alan Freed was Rock 'n' Roll
What was the name of the first rock n roll record by Bill Haley and the Comets to become widely known?
"Rock Around the Clock" was.
What nicknames did Mary Kaye go by?
Mary Kaye went by First Lady of Rock and Roll, and The First Lady of Rock and Roll.
Who was named the king of rock 'n' roll?
Elvis Presley the first one to do rock 'n' roll
What Is Another Name For HardRock?
Rock and roll
What band started rock and roll?
Many bands started rock and roll during the 1950's. It is believed that Bill Hailey had the first successful rock and roll record.
Did chuck berry create rock and roll music?
yes he did because he was the first person to do rock n roll
What was the first rock and roll movie?
The first film with a Rock and Roll theme song was "Blackboard Jungle" (1955). The song was "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets.
Is the Beatles a fifties rock and roll band?
No. They adopted the Beatles name in 1960, and made their first records in 1961.
Who did the first rock and roll dance?
Elvis
When did rock n roll become popular?
The term "Rock and Roll" started in the Mid 50's. The first rock and roll song was "Rock around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets. He was never able to better that first song, so his popularity faded.
