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           Artist in the 60’s left a mark in history that would soon eliminate segregation and allow black artists to rise in the business world. Black artists were struggling to reach fame and richness like white men. All Shook Up, by Glen C. Altschuler describes about African Americans and white contributing to the new genre of rock n roll during the 1960’s. African Americans did not have it easy as the white folks. If African Americans artist did not succeed, then the world would be different in which people live in. Several African Americans were being hated because they were black and feared they would bring disorder among people, especially teenagers. Several artists who have succeeded are still producing music that attracts newer fans.

                By the end of All Shook Up, Altschuler illustrates that most of rock n roll artist famous during the 60’s are losing reputation such as Jerry Lewis, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley. Jerry Lewis had a good reputation for songs like “Great Balls of Fire”, but he made the mistake of marrying his cousin. His marriage greatly affected his career because it is a sin for a family member to marry with one another and have a family. The marriage itself was not a big controversy; it was the fact that he married a girl who was 15 years old at the time of their marriage. Unlike Jerry Lewis, little Richard had a harsh time that he had to quit to give time to himself to think. Although Little Richard quit his music career, Altschuler explains that little Richard enrolled at Oakwood College to continue his education as well as find inner peace. Little Richard went from the fast pace life of traveling to play concerts to slow pace relaxing life.