A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 3: “Ida Red” by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
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Oct 21, 2018 AI Snips
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The Birth of Genres
- Genre names like "Rhythm n Blues" and "Country n Western" were initially used by Billboard to categorize charts, not distinct genres.
- This categorization inadvertently led to the perception of these combined genres as singular entities, shaping musical development.
Country vs. Western
- Country music originated from the rural eastern US, featuring artists like the Carter Family.
- Western music, distinct from Country, emerged from Texas, Oklahoma, and California, focusing on cowboy and outlaw themes.
Western Swing Emerges
- Western Swing combined swing rhythms with country instrumentation.
- It featured instruments like the drum kit, which were initially excluded from traditional country music.