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galacticjourneyWe interrupt this cavalcade of science fact and fiction articles to bring you...some pop culture.
Seven years ago, The Crows came out with Gee, what is now generally recognized to have been the first "rock 'n' roll" songs. It was a revolution--within months, the crooners and the overripe schmaltzy swing tunes were swept aside in favor of the new mode. Well, at least on the Black stations. Then Elvis and Pat Boone came along and made this scary new music safe for everyone else.
This year, it appears Chubby Checker has sparked a similar, related revolution. With a simple, catchy rock 'n' roll tune, The Twist, he appears to have single-handedly invented solo dancing.
(see the rest at Galactic Journey!)
Seven years ago, The Crows came out with Gee, what is now generally recognized to have been the first "rock 'n' roll" songs. It was a revolution--within months, the crooners and the overripe schmaltzy swing tunes were swept aside in favor of the new mode. Well, at least on the Black stations. Then Elvis and Pat Boone came along and made this scary new music safe for everyone else.
This year, it appears Chubby Checker has sparked a similar, related revolution. With a simple, catchy rock 'n' roll tune, The Twist, he appears to have single-handedly invented solo dancing.
(see the rest at Galactic Journey!)
