Aswell, a journalist whose work has appeared in Louisiana newspapers, traces the roots of rock music to Louisiana. He argues that rock and roll started in New Orleans in 1947 with Roy Brown's
recording of "Good Rockin' Tonight" and identifies rock influences in swamp pop, Cajun, zydeco, R&B, rockabilly, country, and the blues. He describes how artists like Fats Domino, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Little Richard, and Ray Charles recorded in Louisiana, the role of independent recording studios and locally owned radio stations, and the songs written by Louisiana songwriters like
"Hit the Road Jack" and "Abraham, Martin, and John." These and many other musicians are profiled, with information on their connection to Louisiana. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland,
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