Prompt: Discuss the history, technological advancements, and how the electric ba

Prompt: Discuss the history, technological advancements, and how the electric bass guitar impacted Rock music during the 1960s and 1970s. Things to talk about: The electric bass guitar appeared in the 1930s, By 1951 Leo Fender invented the modern bass guitar to provide a louder alternative for double bassists or allow guitarists to play the bass, the impact/role of amplification for the bass guitar, the appearance of the precision bass with split-coil pickups (1957), the appearance of the jazz bass with 2 single-coil pickups (1960), explain the differences between the precision bass and the jazz bass, how the bass guitar impacted Rock music and notable bassists of that genre (i.e. Roger Waters, John Paul Jones)
In this assignment, try to come up with your own thoughts, opinions, and observations. Your essay should be organized around a central point, which is argued convincingly and supported by evidence. While this isn’t specifically a research paper, you are strongly advised to consult outside sources, and when you do be sure to cite them properly.