Arts & Entertainment
Scotch Plains Public Library to Host the “Birth of Rock & Roll”
On Thurs. April 4 at 7 pm, Paul Groom returns to the Scotch Plains Library to trace the development of popular music in the United States.
On Thursday, April 4 at 7 pm, Paul Groom returns to the Scotch Plains Public Library to trace the development of popular music in the post-war United States through the lens of socio-economic development and technology. Early proponents, entrepreneurs, and songwriters will be discussed and some of the nation’s favorite performers (Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Pat Boone, and others) will be shared.
Groom will also discuss the difference between the rock & roll experience here and in the UK. Why were the Beatles a success in the UK, and were they a success in the USA for the same reasons? Who followed the Beatles in the British Invasion? Registration is required for this program.
For more information or to register, go to www.scotlib.org, email library@scotlib.org, call (908) 322-5007 x 204 or stop by the Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from Park Avenue in the center of town.
