original rock & roll – Rhythm in the Silence

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“Rip It Up” is a 1956 single by Little Richard. The song was a foundational piece in the development of rock & roll, and, both rhythmically and musically, it is very interesting. Over a frenetic 12-Bar blues chord progression, legendary drum set artist Earl Palmer incorporated many tricks from his New Orleans drumming bag. PalmerContinue reading “Rip It Up”