History of Rock Roll Elvis Presley Early Rock

History of Rock & Roll; Elvis Presley & Early Rock

Different Styles

Different Styles �How are the two depicted differently? �How are they dressed? �What do you think about the titles of the albums? �What do you think their personalities were like? �What does their pose say about them? �Anything else you notice?

Elvis and Cash �Grew up under similar conditions Born three years apart Both from the American South ▪ Elvis from Mississippi and Cash from Arkansas Both grew up poor during the Great Depression Both worked various jobs to support their families Both ending recording for Sun Records in Memphis in mid-1950’s

The American Dream �“The American Dream” �Take some time to think about what the American Dream means to you �Then write down a definition in 1 -2 sentences. (be ready to share)

The American Dream �Elvis Presley on Milton Berle Show (1956) http: //teachrock. org/video/elvis-presley-hound-dog-1956/ �Johnny Cash on Ranch Party (1957) http: //teachrock. org/video/johnny-cash-get-rhythm-1957/ �Major accomplishment to appear on one of these network shows �What traits do the artists have in common? �What traits make each artist unique?

Horatio Alger � http: //teachrock. org/wp-content/uploads/L 008 H 01. pdf? x 81697 �What is Dick (the protagonist) likely to achieve by diving off the boat to save the drowning child? �Based on this scene, what does Alger imply about the protagonist’s moral character? �What traits does Alger suggest American’s need in order to succeed?

John Steinbeck � http: //teachrock. org/wp-content/uploads/L 008 H 02. pdf? x 81697 � In passage 1, what kind of imagery does George use to describe the farm to Lennie? How does George’s vision connect to the idea of the American Dream? � In passage 2, how does Crooks respond to George and Lennie’s dream of owning a farm? What does Crooks’ observation suggest about the state of the American Dream during the time of the Great Depression? � Explain how Steinbeck’s understanding of the American Dream is similar to or different from that of Alger’s.

From Humble Beginnings to Graceland � Lets look at where Elvis lived � http: //teachrock. org/w pcontent/uploads/L 008 H 03. pdf? x 81697

Love Me Tender � http: //teachrock. org/video/elvis-presley-love-me-tender-trailer-1956/ �What do you notice about Elvis’ performance style and the character he is playing on screen? Why might a wide, popular audience be attracted to Elvis in this film? �What are some of the titles you saw in the trailer? How do these titles support the real life story of Elvis’ emergence as a superstar?

The Man in Black � Johnny Cash Bio http: //teachrock. org/wp-content/uploads/L 008 H 04. pdf? x 81697 http: //teachrock. org/video/johnny-cash-folsom-prison-blues-from-at-folsom-prison-1968/ � Folsom Prison Blues � What kind of imagery does Cash evoke in the song? � In this recording, Cash is performing before an audience of inmates. However, “Folsom Prison Blues” became one of his most popular songs. Why do you think this song might appeal to a wider audience? � Does this song seem to align more to Alger or Steinbeck’s vision of the American Dream? How?