Louisiana Rocks!

This title offers a groundbreaking look at the history of Rock n' Roll, arguing that its roots lay in the influences of Louisiana's grass roots music scene. Written with verve and the authority of a true expert, this insightful and entertaining volume presents readers with an in-depth study of the e [...]
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This title offers a groundbreaking look at the history of Rock n' Roll, arguing that its roots lay in the influences of Louisiana's grass roots music scene. Written with verve and the authority of a true expert, this insightful and entertaining volume presents readers with an in-depth study of the evolution of Rock n' Roll, and argues that it all started in New Orleans in 1947 with the release of Roy Brown's "Good Rockin' Tonight". "Louisiana Rocks!" not only provides an informative exploration of the Louisiana influences of swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, R&B, rockabilly, country, and blues music on the evolution of Rock n' Roll, but also features profiles of such iconic figures as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Percy Sledge.