g music. This entire ordeal was portrayed cinematically in 1993 in the movie Swing Kids directed by Thomas Carter. That movie depicts the brutality and horror of the times while showing the courage and heart of those who lived in them. (Authors Opinion: I recommend renting that movie as soon as possible!)In the 1950s something completely crazy happened in the United States. Colonel Tom Parker introduced the world to its future. Rock and Roll was born in the 1950s. Most people credit the foundation of modern Rock and Roll to a few youngsters namely Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Bill Haley of Bill Haley and the Comets. Rock and Roll was making a serious impact on American lifestyles at that time and most older people did not agree with it at all. Parents forbade their children to listen to this new Devils Music and protested Rock and Rolls growing success every step of the way. However, if one cliche stood true in this time its that You cant stop the Youth. Americas youth loved this new fast paced, racy music and was going to listen no matter what they were told. Rebels without a cause were these teenage subculture heroes. Leather clad greasers sat in Rock and Roll diners eating French Fries and drinking sodas while Rock Around the Clock blasted out of the jukebox. The youth of the day were taking a stand. They were rebelling for something they loved and that is extremely admirable. Dont be confused. If it sounds as though I am basing my thoughts around the United States, that is because I am! Most of the more revolutionary steps in music history have budded in the U.S. This is most likely because the youth of the United States lived their lives in an extremely fast paced manor. Most subcultures do eventually die out. Its the nature of the beast. However, they are usually replaced by newer, different subcultures and forms of rebellion. In the 1960s Americas youth was still swelling with pride and bravery. Some...
