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

The 1950s music scene would challenge these simplistic ... In so doing, subversive artists like Little Richard paved the way for the overwhelming success of similar acts like Prince.

Welcome to the 1950s, a decade of prosperity and Pontiacs, drive-ins and tail fins, bobby socks and poodle skirts. The decade ...

In 1949, to promote the socialist-realist trend, the authorities banned any non-Polish and non-Soviet music from the radio. The regulation lasted until the mid-1950s meaning that even bland tunes like ...