Sang with gospel group the Soul Stirrers in the early 1950s. Released first secular pop album under the name Dale Cooke so as not to offend his gospel fans. Very musically influential on an international scale. Musical style and background vocals still more akin to doo wop. Shows the drama of his stage performances.
Single chord riffs underneath impassioned vocals.
Clipped rhythm, guitar. Horn punches and riffs. These musical elements draw heavily on African and African-American sources. Call and response with children. Return to the class outline .