[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 285 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 285

     Recognizing 2004 as the ``50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 21, 2004

Mr. Frist submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing 2004 as the ``50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll''.

Whereas Elvis Presley recorded ``That's All Right'' at Sam Phillips' Sun Records 
        in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 5, 1954;
Whereas Elvis' recording of ``That's All Right'', with Bill Black on bass and 
        Scotty Moore on guitar, paved the way for such subsequent Sun Studio 
        hits as Carl Perkins' ``Blue Suede Shoes'' (1955), Roy Orbison's ``Ooby 
        Dooby'' (1956), and Jerry Lee Lewis' ``Whole Lotta Shakin'' (1957)--
        catapulting Sun Studio to the forefront of a musical revolution;
Whereas the recording in Memphis of the first rock 'n' roll song came to define 
        an era and forever change popular music;
Whereas the birth of rock 'n' roll was the convergence of the diverse cultures 
        and musical styles of the United States, blending the blues with 
        country, gospel, jazz, and soul music; and
Whereas the year 2004 provides an appropriate opportunity for our nation to 
        celebrate the birth of rock 'n' roll, and the many streams of music that 
        converged in Memphis to create a truly American sound known throughout 
        the world: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes 2004 as the 50th Anniversary of rock 'n' 
        roll;
            (2) commemorates Sun Studio for recording the first rock 
        'n' roll record, ``That's All Right''; and
            (3) expresses appreciation to Memphis for its contributions 
        to America's music heritage.
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