80. "RE: Hip Hop history is a segment in American history" In response to In response to 47 Fri Jul-02-04 02:28 PM
>When you start discussing politics and economics, I call >that American history
But I am talking about the politics and economics of mainstream hip-hop culture. This is intentionally a focused p.o.v. Calling it American is too broad and dilutes the issue.
>Good one - I try to discuss the subject in earnest. you >resort to playground tactics. Guess I am wasting my time.
You are if you think I am here to debate.
>>Man, everything is connected IMHO. > >Does that mean you hear what I am saying? What are you >saying? If everything is connected, then my argument is at >least half right in your view.
Sure but see above.
>A great example, thank you. Little Richard set off one of >the most important musical trends in modern history and the >record labels ran with it. > >Little Richard works for both us. What is your argument? >You know mine.
Specifically, the impact of rock n roll on the consciousness of mainstream America...it was as politically and economically significant as it was musically. Broadly, I am talking about what happed when Little Richard shook up the music world and when ASCAP fought with BMI, the payola scandals, and the rise of the kings of coopted rock n roll (Pat Boone, Elvis, etc.). Also, Little Richard, Fats Domino and others brought the streets to the white mainstream in ways that both threatened the establishment and became the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s civil rights movement.