Jerry Wexler (1 Jan 1917 Jahr – 31 Dez 2008 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

- music critic for Billboard and producer for Atlantic Records (1953-1975)
- credited with coining "Rhythm and Blues"
- helped introduce white audiences to R&B --> ushered transition to Rock n Roll
Factors contributing to growth of RnB then RocknRoll: wider availability of transister radios, tape recorders, teens c more spending power (post war prosperity), rebellion against conservatism and conformity of Eisenhower admin, increased airplay by hip "white negro" DJs

Zugefügt zum Band der Zeit:

Datum: