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

A scientific analysis of the sentiment of popular music lyrics from the 1950s to 2016 showed that the expression of anger and sadness in popular music has increased gradually over time, while the ...

Theater artist Taylor Mac makes his New York Live Arts debut with A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: 1900-1950s, presented by New York Live Arts as part of The Public Theater's Under the Radar ...

From Elvis Presley to Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Patsy Cline and Miles Davis, the 1950s created a wellspring of music stars overnight.

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 ...

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.” ...