When did r&b music originate?
- ♥Lv 610 years agoFavorite Answer
The term R&B, or Rhythm and Blues, originates from the late 1940s. By the 1950s R&B music was beginning to crossover onto pop radio. R&B music ushered in the era of rock 'n' roll and was an influence on early rock 'n' roll and country artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Carl Perkins.
R&B is a genre that has grown out of African American culture, and shows radical differences from the genres pioneered by Caucasian American and European cultures, like Western Classical Music or Rock and Roll. The R&B genre is an evolutionary result of multiple African American genres, including Jazz, Funk, Gospel and Soul.
Jane, r&b was out way before the 60's and before Motown.
- Anonymous4 years ago
As a self-appointed well being care expert.. the blues had a baby and that they named it ..Rock 'n' Roll..bypass ask ...Ike Turner .."Rocket 88''..Jackie Brenston and the Rhythm Kings..bout 1948..boogie with some funky backbeat see yo mama.
- Anonymous10 years ago
mid 60's probably, it seems like an extension of motown