Explain how rock and roll viewed as a weapon in the struggle against Jim Crow in the 1950s and 60s?

How was rock and roll viewed as a weapon in the struggle against Jim Crow in the 1950s and 60s? How were R&B performers treated as rock and roll began to take off in the majority culture? How were their musical heritage and talents exploited? Did the payola scandal play a role? What do the R&B roots of rock and roll tell us about why Pat Boone’s message and career were so popular in the 1950s? How did he speak to parents and teenagers filled with anxiety about youth sexuality?

must be at least five full pages (cover page and works cited page are not included). The essay should be typed, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Any clear 12-point font is acceptable. Include a cover page with your name, date and class information. If you pursue further research then a bibliography must be included in the essay

All information and opinion must be cited in the body of the essay. Use the standard MLA format for citations i.e. (Ambrose 34)
The essay should be formatted in MS Word or its equivalent
Use the Book: All Shook Up

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