Russia had music throughout history but nothing compared to Rock and Roll. This type of music was considered almost barbaric and was frowned upon by the older generations. Rock and Roll eventually created a huge impact in society. The lyrics would attack the issues of the nation which annoyed the government. The West had a…
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Comrades' Corner, Week 10 Posts
Western Styles Infect Soviet Youth
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Rock music had been known in the Soviet Union pre-1972, but it was a western phenomenon followed mainly by young people. As James von Geldern mentions, like opera is usually thought to be sung exclusively in Italian, rock was thought to be sung exclusively in English. The thought of hearing rock music sung in Russian […]
Red Star, Week 10 Posts
Rock Behind the Curtain
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One of the most important effects of the emergence of “Rock & Roll” in the United States during the 1950’s was the social revolution that came along with it. The older generations were shocked by Elvis Presley and the way he shook his hips, the sexual energy of performers like Little Richard, and the personal […]
