TOPIC FOUR: ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EDUCATION

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Entertainment Industry Education is the fourth topic of this website. In the spiritual system, this topic correlates to the heart chakra. Actually, this makes a lot of sense since both aspects of this topic are dear to my heart. Learn more about this chakra on the link to Fitsri.

I am very passionate about the history of Rock ‘n Roll style American Music. Rock ‘n Roll actually became popular during the mid-20th Century. The years that I relish in particular are mostly from the first quarter to the third quarter of that century. They include Rock ‘n Rolls origins of its conclusion. In fact, the belief is that this music started with the blues.

Netflix, PBS, and NPR specifically provide a revelation to the entertainment industry education. That discovery reveals the true origins of this music. Previously, African Americans were credited with its origins. Now credit for the start of its lineage is Native American. In addition, something called ‘Rumble’ has been unearthed as its origins.

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In 1958, the guitar riff known as “Rumble” shocked audiences. Its use of distortion and bass made it sound dangerous and transgressive to the audiences at the time — and its influence is still heard today.
More About Rumble
Behind Rumble was a Native American musician named Link Wray, who went on to inspire legions of rock ‘n’ roll greats. A new documentary called Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World, finally gave Native American musicians their due.

Rumble On To Rock ‘n Roll:

Mississippi Delta Blues
Rumble split rock ‘n roll into the two groups. One was the Mississippi Delta Blues. Specifically, a company that featured some of my favorite music, was Chess Records. Spinning Blues into Gold, is the book about the story of Chess Records.
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Spinning Blues into Gold: The Chess Brothers and The Legendary Chess Records
Consequently, Cadillac Records was originally a book that was made into a movie. Two of the main stars are, Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess and Beyonce Knowles as Etta James.

Cadillac Records: Trailer
This is a tale of sex, violence, race, not to forget rock and roll in 1950s Chicago. Cadillac Records follows the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America’s musical legends. They include Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, and Etta James. Most likely anyone who loves this music knows these musical greats.

Rumble On To Rock ‘n Roll:

Sun Records The second group of rock ‘n rollers were rockabilly artists. They were popular on Sun Records. Top musicians on this label started by Sam Phillips were Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
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Sam Phillips founded Sun Records featuring top Rockabilly artists like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash