The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.

For many, the 1950s was a time of peace and prosperity, often looked upon with nostalgia. But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the ...

For many, the 1950s was a time of peace and prosperity, often looked upon with nostalgia. But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the ...

These songs and chants of freedom, sung by protestors, activists, and civil rights leaders during the 1950s and 1960s, have now been taken up anew in "Soundtrack" by such contemporary performers ...

With the news of Peter Yarrow, from the folk band Peter, Paul and Mary, passing away on Tuesday at the age of 86, it got me thinking about how the end of an era is nearing for a lot of early folk ...

For many, the 1950s was a time of peace and prosperity, often looked upon with nostalgia. But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the ...