You can trace the roots of rock & roll back to wherever and whatever you want. As with most cultural tidal waves, it didn’t suddenly spring up overnight. Years of groundwork produced seemingly sudden ...

Ah, the 1950s! A decade known for its sock hops, poodle skirts, and a fair share of rebellion. It was the era when rock and roll burst onto the scene, bringing with it a sound that was fresh, exciting ...

The 1950s were an important decade in music history. Most would say the 1960s were when everything changed, and I agree with that. But it all started with pop sensibility and rock and roll tunes that ...

Looking primarily at the strange music trends from the 1950s, we discuss the novelty song in its many forms - and how Mitch Miller (who helped launch the careers of Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, ...

The music world changed drastically in the 1950s. Rock and roll took shape with artists like Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, and Buddy Holly introducing the new style to the world. The decade set the stage ...

The 1950s brings to mind poodle skirts, sock hops, and drive-in movies. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Leave It to Beaver were popular television shows, and Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and ...

Before rock ’n’ roll became as popular as it did, parents believed it was terrible for their kids. Then, almost seemingly overnight, a new generation found a soundtrack it could call its own. The ...

The genre of rock is too big to comprehend in the modern age, but Neil Young thinks the definition of this sound lies with ...

Introduction: Dreams and nightmares -- Darkness at the break of noon : Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan and the birth of Sixties music -- The White Atlantic : cultural origins of the "British Invasion" -- ...

A self-taught virtuoso, his music from the 1950s and 60s was strictly instrumental and featured a distinct twangy sound. His hits included, "Forty Miles of Bad Road" and "Rebel Rouser." Good morning.