[A Navy Vet]

"Many Gospel choral pieces say “rock” on the score; it does not mean the genre, but the manner of playing. The music is not “rock music,” but it is done in a rock style."

Yes, Gospel and Blues is where it all started from.

[P.O.E.]

Yes, Gospel and Blues is where it all started from

Went to the Stax records museum in Memphis a while back. First room is a reconstructed church with video clips of gospel singers from the 30's.