The 1950s. The dawning of a new era in popular music. The birth of rock & roll. James Brown and Chuck Berry. Elvis Presley ...

The 1950s have long passed, but many elements of rock music from that era can still be heard today, proving the OG genre's lasting influence.

Jerry Vale, a crooner of the 1950s and '60s who remained beloved among fans for his swelling renditions of romantic ballads, many of them Italian in language but universal in theme, died May 18 at ...

In the 1950s, when they were barely adults themselves, Phil (left) and Don Everly took pieces of musical traditions and created songs that gave voice to a new youth culture that balanced, with all ...

Joni James, Popular Songstress of the 1950s, Dies at 91. ... The Jimmy Dean Show and Perry Como’s Kraft Music Hall. She also performed the title song for The Maverick Queen ...

Lola Dee, Popular Singer of the 1950s, Dies at 95. Earlier billed as Lola Ameche, the Chicago native had hits with “Pretty Eyed Baby,” “Hitsity Hotsity” and “Dig That Crazy Santa Claus.” ...

Robert Siegel talks to Dr. Hugh Foley, founding member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, about Patti Page. Page was the top-selling female singer of the 1950s. She died at the age of 85 on New ...