Pat+Boone+and+teen+idols

Interesting facts: Pat Boone's Ain't that a Shame sold more copies than Fats Domino's. And, best of all, Pat was so wholesome. Unfortunately for them and for Mr. Boone - it just wasn't Rock and Roll. The teens wanted their music more cool.

Pat Boone was a pre-rock and roll singer. He had old-fashioned values that had strong Christian influences. His music incorporated rhythm and blues, which helped shape rock and roll. Elvis Presley was an opening act for him for multiple concerts. Pat Boone was also an actor who hosted his own show called The Pat Boone Chevy Show for four years. The teen idols ruled the charts between Buddy Holly and the Beatles. They were a more conservative form of Rock and Roll. Pat Boone was considered to be the first of the Teen Idols.

Historical analysis: The 1950’s were a peaceful time for Americans. Through the birth of Rock and Roll, Pat Boone was able to instill conservative ideas in the heads of many. His upbeat music was reviving to many who had suffered from the war. With war heroes becoming a thing of recent history, it opened the gate for others to take positions as idols to many in the younger generations. The “Teen Idols” stepped into that role and used the sense of vitality rock and roll brought to enlighten listeners. Pictures: