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Week 6 Discussion 1919 unread replies.2323 replies. Unit 10 Rhythm and Blues 1946-1954 On the opening page, what did Jerry Wexler do to make race records more politically correct? ( It became a more politically correct genre for the black musician ) How did social and economic issues help the blacks in the 1950's? Did music contribute to this cause? Give a brief description of these genres: jump bands, electric blues, and early doo-wop. Name a song and musician from our listening that influenced you and why. Unit 11 Rock and Roll Describe the 1950's teens ( teenagers), and what contributed to the growth of rock and roll. What song became the first rock and roll hit and why? Elvis Presley is considered the first rock and roll star and has been termed the "king" of rock and roll. Watch the 43 minute documentary "the unauthorized biography" ( in the Week 6 modules ) about Elvis and post/respond to each other. What stood out to you about Elvis? Are there any songs or even movies that have made an impact on you? What did you know about Elvis before, and what more do you know about him now? These are prompts that you can use in your discussion. *I am going to stop at this point for this week. So your reading and listening is up to page 177. Next week, we will continue the rest of the 1950's and go into the 1960's up through the Beatles in Unit 12.