[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 285 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 285
Recognizing 2004 as the ``50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 21, 2004
Mr. Frist submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing 2004 as the ``50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll''.
Whereas Elvis Presley recorded ``That's All Right'' at Sam Phillips' Sun Records
in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 5, 1954;
Whereas Elvis' recording of ``That's All Right'', with Bill Black on bass and
Scotty Moore on guitar, paved the way for such subsequent Sun Studio
hits as Carl Perkins' ``Blue Suede Shoes'' (1955), Roy Orbison's ``Ooby
Dooby'' (1956), and Jerry Lee Lewis' ``Whole Lotta Shakin'' (1957)--
catapulting Sun Studio to the forefront of a musical revolution;
Whereas the recording in Memphis of the first rock 'n' roll song came to define
an era and forever change popular music;
Whereas the birth of rock 'n' roll was the convergence of the diverse cultures
and musical styles of the United States, blending the blues with
country, gospel, jazz, and soul music; and
Whereas the year 2004 provides an appropriate opportunity for our nation to
celebrate the birth of rock 'n' roll, and the many streams of music that
converged in Memphis to create a truly American sound known throughout
the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes 2004 as the 50th Anniversary of rock 'n'
roll;
(2) commemorates Sun Studio for recording the first rock
'n' roll record, ``That's All Right''; and
(3) expresses appreciation to Memphis for its contributions
to America's music heritage.
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