  I will be in the minority here, and agree blacks invented rock. Although, it is disputed who the first rock musician was, either Chuck Berry or Bill Haley.  I favored Bill Haley, but Chuck does have point.  The reason I believe blacks invented rock is due to the type of music it is. Early rock was primal, full of adolescent emotion, and inane and simplistic lyrics. Nothing a mature person would be interested in. Elvis had a black soul, and Jerry Lee Lewis probably did as well.  Early rock was not music for the heart or soul, but mainly for the genitals.  I'm sorry but if you think Blacks INVENTED Rock n' Roll you are out of your mind entirely. Especially if you have read through this thread. Blacks may have contributed to it, but INVENT it?? Not even close! Jerry Lee Lewis had a Black soul??! The Killer?? Yeah right, Jerry Lee Lewis was awesome. He wasn't some type of wigger.