Jerry Wexler (1 gen 1917 anni – 31 dic 2008 anni)
Descrizione:
- 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
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Data:
1 gen 1917 anni
31 dic 2008 anni
~ 92 years