Legends Of Rock And Roll: Tina, Lenny, Jimi And More
In honor of Black Music Month, these artists helped to define a genre.
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Bo Diddley was known as one of the original rock and roll singers. He influenced other artists of his era like Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
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Little Richard, born Richard Penniman, played a considerable role in the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll in the 1950s. Songs like "Tutti Frutti" would change the trajectory of music.
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Lenny Kravitz may be best known for his gifted abilities in singing and on the guitar, but did you know he often plays all the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and percussion himself when recording? He is a contemporary legend of rock with countless hits and four Grammy wins.
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While no individual can be said to have invented rock and roll, Chuck Berry comes close. He has been coined the "Father of Rock and Roll."
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His legendary recording "The Fat Man" from 1949 is widely regarded as one of first rock and roll songs to sell a million copies.
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Chubby Checker's "The Twist" from 1960 not only a popular dance fad, but it is also one of the most popular songs of all time.
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Jimi Hendrix is considered one of the greatest guitarist in the history of rock and roll. He is considered a trailblazer who would influence nearly every guitarist after him.
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Tina Turner is a true legend, the second person on the cover of Rolling Stone, a career thats spanned 60 years and one of the best ever to do it -- Black, white, male or female. She is the true queen of rock and roll.