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Rock and Roll Typology
- Charlie Gillett's book, "The Sound of the City," categorizes early rock and roll into five distinct styles.
- These include Northern Band, Memphis Country, Chicago Rhythm & Blues, Vocal Group, and New Orleans Dance Blues.
New Orleans Musical Heritage
- New Orleans' musical significance traces back to the 19th century and composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk.
- Gottschalk integrated New Orleans folk melodies and Caribbean influences into his romantic compositions.
Gottschalk's Dramatic Life
- Gottschalk, a romantic composer, faced exile for his Civil War stance and a scandalous affair.
- He collapsed on stage after playing "Morté!" and died three weeks later from a quinine overdose.