The World’s First “Rock Star” Isn’t Who You Think!

Who was history’s first rockstar? I’ll give you a hint: he had long flowing hair, refused to bow to convention, made audiences swoon, and even broke a few instruments in his day. He wasn’t from the 1960s, or the 1950s, no, he made his name in the 40s—the1840’s! Any guesses yet?

Your first guesses may be your own favorite musicians from the ’70s or ’80s but I’m going to guess it wasn’t someone from the ’40s, let alone the 1840s! He was the kind of person with a stage presence that made women swoon, with long, flowing hair, who connected with audiences so deeply he changed the way music was played forever. Still no guesses on this 1840’s rocker?

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

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