MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture 9Outline of Last Lecture I. Styles of Rock ‘n’ Rolla. Chicago Rock ‘n’ Rollb. Chuck Berryc. Vocal Sourcesd. Guitar Sourcese. Lyric StyleOutline of Current Lecture I. Bo Diddleya. Style CharacteristicsII. Buddy Hollya. Style CharacteristicsCurrent Lecture- Bo Diddley (1928-2008): born Ellis McDanielo Influenced by Muddy Waters, John Lee Hookero “Rhythmic (beat) & sonic (reverb) architect”o Style Characteristics Heavy use of reverb in amplifier Raw-edged blues sound Chant-like, rhythmic solos Rhythms based on juba rhythm (“Bo Diddley beat” or hambone rhythm)o Diddleybo (instrument): simple slide guitaro Would make his own guitarso “Bo Diddley”- Buddy Holly (1936-1959)o Very successful & influential in 50s rock (one of 1st rock performers)o Style Characteristics Combines elements of Memphis & Chicago rock ‘n’ roll styles Background in country & western Vocal: hiccupping & changing vocal tone color mid-song Recorded own material almost exclusively Basic guitar band- 1st group w/ lineup of electric lead & rhythmThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Guitars, bass, drums, & everyone sings Double tracked vocals & guitar solos Popularized use of Fender Stratocaster guitaro “Blue Days, Black Nights” (1956)o The Cricketso “Everyday”o “Peggy Sue”o “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” (1959)o Died in plane crash
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