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 ...

Rock ‘n’ roll seemed to some like it emerged fully formed in the 1950s, as artists became superstars overnight on the strength of a magnetic single or two. In actuality, the music had been slowly ...

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 ...

Where would classic rock music be without the 1950s? That was the decade when the genre was forming, when it was just beginning to understand the power of what it could do and what it could be.

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 ...

Series tracing the history of American rock 'n' roll music from the 1950s onwards. Leo Green, presenter of Sounds of the 50s, ...

Long before stadium rock existed, a teenager from Lubbock, Texas, walked into a studio with a Stratocaster, black-framed glasses, and a completely new vision for pop music. Buddy Holly’s career ...

Nowadays, no one finds it strange that there is 'music for young people.' However, there is a history behind this as well.