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Recognizing 2004 as the `50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll'. (Agreed to by Senate)

SRES 285 ATS

108th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 285

Recognizing 2004 as the `50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll'.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 21, 2004

Mr. FRIST submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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