Was Elvis popular due to cultural perspective or just because people wanted to “Rock Around the Clock”? “(Such an) Easy Question”. Peterson came up with six factors that influenced the birth of rock and roll through analyzing cultural perspective. In the 1950’s, Vinyl Records were cheap to produce, less fragile and could be shipped in bulk. Independent distribution companies and record shops were formed because of the demand for the music.
However, there’s more to look at than just the culture of the time. Rock and roll had a massive impact on the mass audience who were “All Shook Up”; other musical genres didn’t have that. “It’s Impossible” to tell whether the birth of rock and roll came out of Peterson’s factors or if the factors came about because of rock and roll. Therefore, it is useful to be aware of cultural perspective when understanding the birth of rock and roll, but there are other factors that influence its popularity.
Goodness me this blog post is pun-tastic (although Elvis didn't sing Rock Around the Clock!). I am not entirely sure that you have grasped the central points of Peterson's theories here. There is little doubt that the socio-economic factors that he lists were contributory elements in the development of the era that gave rise to rock 'n' roll, what is less certain in why this particular mixture of genres and influences had such a profound effect on the masses.
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