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

were also a popular feature of the era. Many of the classic songs of the 1950s not only defined an era but also paved the way for today’s music. They have been sampled in contemporary songs or ...

The Beatles have topped Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and more in a new poll of the most influential music artists.

Singing ensembles, with their harmonious doo-wop style, were also a popular feature of the era. Many of the classic songs of the 1950s not only defined an era but also paved the way for today’s music.

How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his ...

Pennsylvania Department of Commerce in the 1950s, the 'promos' for the state aimed to attract tourism and business ...

Seattle Chamber Music Society's has revealed programming for its 2025 Winter Festival. The two-week exploration will feature ...

The best events this weekend include an art and music festival, a frog leg festival, an art and craft expo, a water circus ...

Akzidenz-Grotesk, originally released in 1898 by the Berthold Type Foundry, found renewed prominence in the 1950s. This ...

Seeger was a celebrated presence in the Greenwich Village folk scene into which an unknown singer-songwriter named Bob Dylan ...