New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...
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The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock ‘n’ roll
These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...
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One of the sounds that shaped rock'n'roll: A brief history of the Mississippi saxophone
‘The blues had a baby and they named it rock‘n’roll,’ sang Muddy Waters ... and they play it – so bad.” As black music began to cross over and reach wider audiences of young, white ...
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Zhou B Art Center to celebrate history of Black rock ‘n’ roll with ‘Rock is Black’ Concert
Rock is Black aims to celebrate and reclaim the Black roots that shaped rock music with an all-Black artist lineup.