Ragtime an African American style, included a pianist, banjos, or the band. Ragtime has a direct effect on the rock music from the start, because of the fun energy and vibe the style gave off. The encouragement on the development of stride piano, soon became a segment of many Rhythm and blues piano styles used in the rock music industry today.
Blues, was also a huge impression towards rock music. Blues started from the roots in Africa, …show more content…
Where “Sex, drugs, and rock and roll” is a well-known phrase in the music industry. The rock and roll stereotype came from the starting of Woodstock. Drugs were an effect on rock singers, contributing to varied factors. During Woodstock era sex and drugs was a free for all, it was a social norm for the laid back hippie culture. Several artists suffered from drug and alcohol addiction, such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, and several others. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "What Happened at the Groovy Woodstock Festival of 1969?"ThoughtCo. N.p., 12 Mar. 2014. Web. 02 May 2017. Today’s Woodstock would be Coachelle, Lollapalooze, and the burning man festivals. People known as hipsters gather once a year for concerts, including sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The Woodstock had, such as huge impact on rock music that various festivals are coping the Woodstock era into their festive. Although, the festivals are not responsible for the careless behavior, it has been a contributing factor. Lassiter, Sean. "Influence of Rock and Roll." Rock & Roll: An Influence on POP CULTURE. N.p., 24 Dec. 2011. Web. 02 May 2017.
Rock and roll for countless is just a way of impression of style, recognized by a heavy beat and melodies. Blues, country, and rhythm have all gave the inspiration the style of rock and roll originating from the 1950’s. Rock and roll impacts can be tracked from Africa, Europe, back to America. As the dissimilar culture unites together, so did their styles of music. From soul to heavy metal is just a way rock music itself has reformed over the decade from the