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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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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.
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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.
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In 1954 Elvis records his first record for Sam Phillips the owner of Sun Records.
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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 first appeared on American television on the Ed Sullivan show.
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Had the first top 40 rap hit with "Rapper's Delight"
First rap group to perform on American Bandstand
