Question

In the year 1955, the Comets' recording of "Rock Around the Clock," used as the theme for the movie _____, became the first international rock-and-roll hit.

a)Jailhouse Rock
b)Rebel Without a Cause
c)The Wild One
d)Blackboard Jungle

Answer 1

The recording 'Rock Around the Clock' by Bill Haley and His Comets became famous as the theme song for the 1955 movie 'Blackboard Jungle,' symbolizing teenage rebellion and marking a major milestone for rock and roll music.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the year 1955, the Comets' recording of "Rock Around the Clock," used as the theme for the movie Blackboard Jungle, became the first international rock-and-roll hit.

The movie depicted a White teacher at a troubled inner-city high school and portrayed themes of youth rebellion, which resonated with the teenage audiences of the time.

The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets became an anthem for this youth rebellion, championing a sense of independence from adult control.

Rock and roll, a genre with roots in Rhythm and Blues, created predominantly by Black artists, gained popularity among teens in the 1950s.

Thanks to pioneers like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jackie Brantson, and later White artists such as Elvis Presley, the genre achieved immense popularity, defying the efforts of adults who condemned it for promoting values they feared.