Music has always been a part of my life, as yours.  This webpage will show the significance, importance, and influence has a had throughout history.  This webpage is created as a fun way to combine the one thing everyone loves (music) with learning about important events in American History.  Three important historical events we will start off with will be: Slavery, The Civil Rights Movement, and The Vietnam War.

 

 “In the early days of America, different strands of music arrived: Black slaves brought African songs, Irish and English immigrants brought jigs and reels, and German and Polish settlers brought polkas.  Music served as a powerful reminder of a homeland far away.” 

excerpt from The History of Rock and Roll, pg. 11, by Adam Woog

The History of Rock-n-Roll

The Beatles are such a big icon, that they have many tribute bands that show how much the Beatles have shaped music in the States.

Jimiller Band March 2008