Compilation compiled by Dave Henderson (Mojo Magazine). Based on the out of print book "What Was The First Rock 'n' Roll Record?" by Jim Dawson and Steve Propes, this intoxicating mix of styles add up to the birth of rock 'n' roll. From the first use of the word "rock", to the hybrid of "rocking and rolling", every track tells a story at the count down to the end of the '50s. The first release on Famous Flames, "The First Rock And Roll Record" is an extensive collection that traces the very roots of the term rock 'n' roll. It began, we believe, at a religious camp meeting in 1916, before travelling far and wide and stealing from everyone. This set gathers together the music that first mentioned the words "rock" and "roll", alongside the many styles that were infused into the genre's revolutionary sound to create the eventual marriage of everything from hillbilly soul to jazz, blues and RnB which culminated in worldwide hits including 'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Rock Around The Clock'. Long before Alan Freed uttered those immortal words, its formula was the stuff of much conversation. 'The First Rock And Roll Record' continues that trend. It is not only a hefty collection but also an ongoing debating point, a central theme to a growing online discussion. The three CD set traces the evolution of rock 'n roll music, from blues, jazz, swing, RnB, Gospel, bluegrass barrelhouse boogie woogie and western swing through interlinking and overlapping scenes. A hefty 82 track collection + 13 download bonus tracks tracing the roots of rock 'n' roll as a phrase and musical genre. A cohesive musical journey from the Camp Meeting Jubilee of 1916 through blues, jazz, swing, RnB, Gospel, bluegrass, western swing, the movies, barrel house boogie and all points between. Featuring a string of standalone bonafide classics that inspired Chuck Berry, the Stones, Beatles, Elvis, Dylan, Clapton, The Clash, Nick Cave, The White Stripes and their many descendents. With rare hard-to-find cuts from cylinders to 78s, soundtracks and vintage 45s. Remastered and balanced for a luxurious but rocking audio experience.
