The Boomer Magazine: Music...The First Rock and Roll Song ????

The History of Rock and Roll

This is the first in a new series for the "Boomer Magazine. Some of our readers say they are stuck in "boring" places on the weekends. Being alone and away from home, be it a war zone, man camp or distant hotel, is no fun. We decided to liven up the weekends by running a Saturday night series based on the history of "Rock and Roll". We will feature a different favorite artist each weekend. The key word here is "favorite". We lived it, we'll call it. Tune in the "Brand New Rock Opry" is coming your way 6 p.m. Saturday nights.

Here is the first edition. This article will give our readers some historical perspective. We published it a few months ago but felt it was perfect to kick off this series. I hope you enjoy the story and the series.

The First Rock and Roll Song ?

For a couple of years now I've wondered where the "Boomer" Generation's music started. I always assumed it started with Elvis and a promoter cat named Alan Freed.

While researching the history I learned I was mistaken. My research soon dug up a much older group of songs. It looks like "rock and roll" started with our parent's generation. Surprised ? See if you agree.

I am going to list some early "rock" candidates. You decide which song was "rock and roll's" starting point. Maybe you have another candidate or song. I am open to suggestion. Let's hear your ideas.

There is a comment section at the end of the article. There are as many opinions as readers so have at it.

Don't forget to click on the red letters for more info and music.

1945 "The House of Blue Lights"

Ella Mae Morse and Freddie Slack

Asleep at the Wheel with Ray Benson does a great version of this old rocker.

1946 "That's all right momma"

Of course Elvis had a big early hit with this one.

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup

1947 "We're Gonna Rock"

Wild Bill Moore

1948 "Good Rockin Tonight"

   Wynonie Harris

1948 "Guitar Boogie"

Arthur Smith

1949 "Rock this Joint"

I cannot find pictures of Jimmy Preston.
If you have a better one send a link and I will post it.

Jimmy Preston

1949 "Saturday Night Fish Fry"

I love this song !