What was music like in 1959? Better yet, what were the one-hit wonders like from that time period? Were they of the past or future?

Celebrate the legacy of 50s bands with their iconic songs and harmonies that still inspire artists and fans today.

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

I’ve picked by two favorite summer songs from each completed decade, beginning with the 1950s. Narrowing some of those decades down to just two songs was difficult. And in a couple of ... would seem ...

“Before Elvis,” John Lennon famously said, describing the cultural landscape of the 1950s, “there was nothing.” And if you were a young aspiring musician looking for an escape from your ...

The 100 Best Songs of 2005: Staff Picks. Our staff's favorite songs from a year that confirmed that hip-hop and R&B were now at top 40's center, but also had plenty of great rock, country and ...

The 1950s was a decade of change as rock and roll exploded and rhythm and blues found its way into mainstream culture. So, what songs capture the era's energy, romance, revolution, ...

As a teenager in the 1950s, he also became involved in various groups while still at school, performing rock and roll and doo-wop numbers. While the latter seems a far cry from where he led his band ...

Elvis book-ended the decade with great records ("Little Sister" in 1961, "Rubberneckin'" in 1969), but his 1960s fate was essentially sealed on Nov. 22, 1961, when Paramount released Presley's ...

The 1950s brings to mind poodle skirts, sock hops, and drive-in movies. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Leave It to Beaver were popular television shows, and Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and ...

In honor of Elvis Presley's 90th birthday on Jan. 8, 2025, here is a look at one Elvis highlight per decade from the 1930s to the 2020s. News Sports Memphis Tigers Business Advertise Obituaries ...