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Bo Diddley born 1928-2008
Who Do You LoveReal name Ellas Otha Bates.
Known as "the Originator" because of his role in the transition from blues to rock n roll -
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Robert Johnson 1911- 1938
Early influence on the influence of the blues on American music. Legend says he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his musical ability. -
Clarence Leo Fender invents the solid body electric guitar
Leo Fender and George Fullerton change music forever with their invention of the first solid body electric guitar. Fender never learned to play the guitar himself. -
Elvis records for Sun Records
In 1954 Elvis records his first record for Sam Phillips the owner of Sun Records. -
Ritchie Valens 1941 1959
Real name Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes
Forefather of the Chicano rock movement - included Spanish in his music
Had hits with "La Bamba"
On the plane that went down with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper -
The Beatles land in America
The Beatles first appeared on American television on the Ed Sullivan show. -
Sugarhill Gang
Had the first top 40 rap hit with "Rapper's Delight"
First rap group to perform on American Bandstand
