Rock and Roll emerged in the 1950s
History of Junior Santos - Rondonia, Brasil
Rock and Roll emerged in the 1950s, resulting from the mixing of black music styles with American folk and country. Big names like Johnny Cash and Little Richard played crucial roles in the development of Rock and Roll, but musicians like Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Jackie Brenston were the ones who really shaped the genre's sound and transformed the music and music. artist-product in the recording industry at the time. The starting point can be placed in 1951, in Mississippi, when Jackie Brenston, saxophonist in Ike Turner's band, recorded what is considered the first rock track, "Rocket 88". Later, Bill Haley and his band popularized the "Rockabilly" aspect. Elvis Presley, with his energetic style and bold look, became a global icon with hits like "Heartbreak Hotel."
