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=Cultural Impact of Rock & Roll= Rock & Roll had a major cultural impact on the U.S. Rock Influenced lifestyles, clothing, attitudes and language. Rock being born during the "Baby Boom" generation made it that much more popular. Rock was discoverd in the U.S. during a time of racial tension between African Americans and Whites. Being popular among both races rock helped start civil rights movements and desegregation. Rock being mainly poplular with teenagers it influenced every style, clothing, hair do, and attitudes of all Teens. With new music usually came new dances, this being the case of Rock & Roll. Teens found the irregular rythm to be perfectly suited for dances such as the Jitterbug, and the Twist and eventually leading up to Funk, Disco, and Techno. media type="youtube" key="cbaNYWkQYYA" height="390" width="480"