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ROCK MUSIC
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ROCK ROOTS
- The long-playing album or LP is introduced in 1948, along with the 45 RPM single in 1949, together they replace the predominant 78 RPM records.
- Solid body electric guitars are introduced in the early 50's. These guitars designed for electric amplification would become the instruments of choice for rock guitarists.
- The Rhythm & Blues (R&B) charts in the early 50's feature music made predominately by and for black Americans.
- White pop artists begin covering R&B hit songs and turning them into hits on the Pop charts.
- R&B artists begin to crossover to the U.S. Pop charts with hit singles.
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