jan 1, 1899 - Rag Time
Description:
A crucial step towards rock and roll, that introduced black style and rhythm into the European classical music framework. This music was played in brothels and was developed in rough neighborhoods. Scott Joplin has the first ever crossover hit, "Maple Leaf Rag," that was release in 1900 and was the first ever song to sell one million copies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1899
Now
~ 126 years ago