music HW

 (25 points)

Discuss the three musical ancestors of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Start with an introductory paragraph that mentions what decade Rock ‘n’ Roll became a recognized style and any details you can provide about the market forces at work at this time (think Billboard).  Next, write a paragraph for each of the styles that are considered an ancestor to Rock. Describe the musical or lyrical features that each stylistic ancestor contributed to the music and an artist that represent the style. Conclude your essay with a paragraph naming the Rock artist you believe was most important to the creation of Rock ‘n’ Roll and why. (5 paragraphs total)