Rock & Roll was born in the 1950s. Whatever starting point you choose within the decade, rock was on top, and these albums ...

There are certain times in history when we can see a musical genre come alive. For rock music, that was the 1950s. Back then, the genre was just opening its eyes, just learning how to stand on its own ...

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 ...

While rock and roll songs from the 1950s tend to make it to “oldies” radio stations rather than classic rock stations, one can’t deny that they had an impact on classic rock through the years. Let’s ...

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, ...

Jo Ann Campbell, the iconic "Blonde Bombshell," celebrates her 88th birthday.

Though mainstream narratives of rock and roll music often spotlight artists like Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, the genre ...

The 1950s were a seismic turning point for contemporary popular music, a decade when the sonic landscape shifted dramatically enough to set the stage for the entire musical culture that followed.

He landed three top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Tallahassee Lassie," "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" and "Palisades ...