1999 33c Celebrate the Century,1950s: Rock 'n' Roll
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US #3187m
1999 Rock ‘n’ Roll – Celebrate the Century (1950s)
• Part of the sixth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates the rise of rock ‘n’ roll music
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 26, 1999
First Day City: Springfield, Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the huge impact rock ‘n’ roll had on the music industry, beginning in the 1950s.
About the stamp design: Pictures artwork by Dean Ellis. Includes the following text on the back: “With roots in rhythm and blues, country and western, and gospel, rock ‘n’ roll crossed racial lines. Some adults found the rhythms rebellious and threatening, but the lyrics and loud music appealed directly to teenagers.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, the hometown of Dr. Seuss.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: The development of rock and roll from blues and country western music was a reaction against the ballads and novelty tunes popular during the 1940s and early 1950s. The music represented a rebellion against the standards set by parents, schools, and other authority figures. Rock and roll was attacked for its presumed contributions to juvenile delinquency.
In 1951, disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll” on his program “Moondog Rock ‘n’ Roll Party.” Radio played an important role in popularizing rock music. With television’s increasing popularity, radio stations were looking for a gimmick to attract listeners. Most importantly for young people, rock and roll was the first music targeted to their generation.
The Everly Brothers, Rosemary Clooney, and Frankie Avalon were some of the decade’s most popular performers. But the man who turned rock ‘n’ roll into a national craze was Elvis Presley. His tough, rebellious manner and suggestive moves led Ed Sullivan to declare Elvis “unfit for a family audience.”
Teenagers across the country tuned in to Dick Clark’s daily TV show “American Bandstand” to watch their favorite stars. The show helped boost the popularity of performers Connie Francis, Fabian, and Bobby Darin.
US #3187m
1999 Rock ‘n’ Roll – Celebrate the Century (1950s)
• Part of the sixth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates the rise of rock ‘n’ roll music
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 26, 1999
First Day City: Springfield, Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the huge impact rock ‘n’ roll had on the music industry, beginning in the 1950s.
About the stamp design: Pictures artwork by Dean Ellis. Includes the following text on the back: “With roots in rhythm and blues, country and western, and gospel, rock ‘n’ roll crossed racial lines. Some adults found the rhythms rebellious and threatening, but the lyrics and loud music appealed directly to teenagers.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, the hometown of Dr. Seuss.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: The development of rock and roll from blues and country western music was a reaction against the ballads and novelty tunes popular during the 1940s and early 1950s. The music represented a rebellion against the standards set by parents, schools, and other authority figures. Rock and roll was attacked for its presumed contributions to juvenile delinquency.
In 1951, disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll” on his program “Moondog Rock ‘n’ Roll Party.” Radio played an important role in popularizing rock music. With television’s increasing popularity, radio stations were looking for a gimmick to attract listeners. Most importantly for young people, rock and roll was the first music targeted to their generation.
The Everly Brothers, Rosemary Clooney, and Frankie Avalon were some of the decade’s most popular performers. But the man who turned rock ‘n’ roll into a national craze was Elvis Presley. His tough, rebellious manner and suggestive moves led Ed Sullivan to declare Elvis “unfit for a family audience.”
Teenagers across the country tuned in to Dick Clark’s daily TV show “American Bandstand” to watch their favorite stars. The show helped boost the popularity of performers Connie Francis, Fabian, and Bobby Darin.