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Living Colour - Behind The Sun

R&B, with its infectious rhythms and emotive vocal delivery, played a significant role in the development of rock and roll. Artists like Louis Jordan and Big Joe Turner infused their music with the kind of energy and groove that would become a hallmark of rock and roll.

The soul stirring sounds of gospel music also left an indelible mark on early rock and roll. Gospel’s passionate vocals and emotional intensity found their way into the music of many rock and roll pioneers. Elements of country and western music, particularly the use of guitars, added a distinctive twang to the rock and roll sound. Pioneers like Bill Haley and Elvis Presley drew from these genres, bridging the gap between rural and urban musical traditions.

Jump blues, characterized by its up tempo beat and swinging horn sections, contributed to the energetic feel of rock and roll. Artists like Louis Prima and Wynonie Harris brought this dynamic style to the forefront.

In the 1950s, rockabilly emerged as a subgenre, blending country and rhythm and blues. Artists like Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins embodied this raw, energetic style with their distinctive vocal delivery and guitar driven melodies.


Living Colour - Behind The Sun
  • Released in: 2009
  • Genre: Rock
  • Released on: Collideøscope album

"The Living Colour consists of Corey Glover, lead and backing vocals, Vernon Reid, guitars and backing vocals, Doug Wimbish, bass and vocals, Will Calhoun, drums and backing vocals."

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