Richard A Peterson “production of cultural perspective” has a number of strengths when it comes to talking about Rock and Roll, it shows clearly the social cultural and historical context of the era and the development of a new form of music. It sets out six things that he believes effected music in order for something new to be born; “law, Technology,Industry Structure,Organisation Structure, occupational careers and market”.
He clearly lays out these and shows how each effect each other. His perspective i agree with, however, there is one fundamental weakness and that is he doesn’t talk about the music. Peterson address the social ambiance of the time, but doesn’t look into why it was Rock and Roll that emerged.
At these times there were other minorities having their music payed to; such as hillbilly and spanish. Peterson doesn’t directly answer why Rock and Roll became most desirable.
This is a pretty good summary.
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