Jesse Stone: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1977

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/jesse-stone/bio/



Jesse Stone was born in 1901 and died in 1999. In between, he helped set the foundation for rock n roll.

Starvation Blues (1927): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM0IObMDm4M



He landed at the Cotton Club in 1936 and played the Apollo.

Stone also wrote.

Idaho by Benny Goodman (1942): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B9-0AXjqDQ

Cole Slaw by Louis Jordan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfUN01jx2cY

Shake Rattle and Roll by Big Joe Turner (1954): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM

Bill Haley and the Comets: Shake, Rattle, and Roll (1954)

Big Joe Turner recorded "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" and scored a #1 R&B hit. Bill Haley covered the tune, but removed any illusions to sex. At the time, many white artists recorded songs written or recorded by black artists. Many of the black artists failed to gain compensation or notoriety from their work. However, in this case, Haley's recording helped Turner's version, which increased record sales for both. The pair eventually became fast friends.

Haley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B7xr_EjbzE

Turner:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM

1954 in music

Frank Sinatra wins an Academy Award for From Here to Eternity. The award ignites an amazing comeback for Sinatra. However, a music revolution is underway that few recognize. Alan Freed used the term “rock n roll” for the first time to promote his “Rock n Roll Jubilee.” Bill Haley records “Rock Around the Clock” which would ignite rock n roll. Elvis Presley records “That’s All Right (Mama)” at Sun Studios. Big Joe Turner recorded “Shake Rattle and Roll”, which became a huge hit for Haley. Muddy Waters released the highly influential blues work “Hoochie Coochie Man”, which influenced the next generation of rock stars. Meanwhile, Les Paul creates the first 8 track recorder. In the end, what we think of as the 1950s music scene began in 1954.

#1 song of 1954:

Mr. Sandman by the Chordettes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNuX7bs2qAM

And other hits:

Sh-Boom by the Crew Cuts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9G0-4TWwew

Secret Love by Doris Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL87sHjXlVU

Hey There by Rosemary Clooney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSASnjrWxmY

Oh! My Pa-Pa by Eddie Fisher: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y04seHfYLAA

Other songs of note:

Earth Angel by The Penguins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJcGi4-n_Yw

In The Still of the Night by The Satins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRb1-SAAIzs

Someone to Watch Over Me by Frank Sinatra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E07b0SbWWFc

Tenderly by Nat King Cole: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaK5tSm-H58

I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_ZhBcNiQQ

Shake Rattle and Roll by Big Joe Turner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM

 

Doc Pomus: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/doc-pomus/bio/

He became a fan after hearing Big Joe Turner. Polio left his wheelchair bound.
Doc Pomus wrote some of popular music’s most popular songs.

This Magic Moment by the Drifters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVJ5Oyyimpw

Young Blood by the Coasters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgX3a6ApQbs

A Teenager in Love by Dion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNYdcwunG7g

Lonely Avenue by Ray Charles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH7rl0ifDwM

Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFw5a5Bp_Pw

There Must be a Better World Somewhere by B.B. King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRUf3AE0i6I

Doc Pomus died in 1991.

Bill Haley: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/bill-haley/bio/

Bill Haley and the Four Aces of Western Swing (1948):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YuikXlEodU

Johnny Clifton and His String Band (1950):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPtM1t0OtD0

Bill Haley and the Cannonballs (1952):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ9hb42sN4Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44YjmMKQTDU

Bill Haley and the Comets:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jmAPBsnM78

Ten Little Indians (1954):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oor8fvAMUIE

Shake, Rattle, and Roll (1954):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQweaS328bc&feature=related

Rock Around the Clock (1954):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjBDK35FRjo

Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie (1955):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sYx9-XevoY

See You Later Alligator (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elI8WaXF5KM

Don’t Knock the Rock (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0oz4G19-6k

Skinny Minnie (1958):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNDiHOUwO8o

Skokiaan (South African Song) (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z1br3piNmM

Music! Music! Music! (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkhdiMNGsbc

Yakety Sax (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzmEsnSQojU

Me and Bobby McGee (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGcgwyH38ps

Hail Hail Rock n Roll (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tiq3FDjC6qE

Bill Haley died in 1981. Three groups are still performing as the Comets.

Big Joe Turner: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/big-joe-turner/bio/

Roll ‘Em Pete (1938):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud6OhLFkPNk

Cherry Red (1939): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF97EEaXsyc

His First R&B Hit (1947):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck1gL1Hq-4o

Honey Hush (1953)- First million seller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWa55h0DQrA

Shake, Rattle and Roll (1954):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM&feature=related

Corrine, Corrina (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQbYX2Jnqyg

Midnight Special (1957):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfEPTRe44ao

After 20 hits on the R&B Charts, Turner returned to the blues. He was elected to the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983 and died two years later.

John Hammond: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

Hammond was a music scout that discovered or advanced the careers of many important acts of the 20th century.


Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-hammond/bio/

Important acts Hammond signed or helped:

Benny Goodman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2S1I_ien6A

Billie Holiday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWtUzdI5hlE

Count Basie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYLbrZAko7E

Big Joe Turner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM

Pete Seeger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iAIM02kv0g

Aretha Franklin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6dqhi8Ptw

Bob Dylan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk3mAX5xdxo

Bruce Springsteen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=129kuDCQtHs

Leonard Cohen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q

His last major signing:

Stevie Ray Vaughan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO23B5C_Mcw