The Top 50 American Rock Songs don’t necessarily scream “U.S.A.! U.S.A.!,” but there’s no mistaking the country of origin for ...

From Eddie Cochran’s “Summertime Blues” to Sly and the Family Stone’s “Hot Fun in the Summertime” to Harry Styles’ ...

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.

Of all the pivotal moments in music history, the 1950s were arguably the most transitional. After all, without the rock ‘n’ roll originators of that era, we likely wouldn’t have seen the rise of the ...

The songs from the 1950s defined an entire generation because it was a reflection of the nation after coming out of the Second World War. If you can’t get enough of the toe-tapping music from this ...

The public service broadcaster last year outlined plans for an extension of Radio 2, showcasing the best music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, but the UK’s media watchdog has rejected the proposal.

While the 1950s were focused on Burnley, the 1960s would soon see the broader ambitions of the organisation begin to bear fruit, bringing much-needed support to the people of Pendle and Rossendale as ...

Some 1960s artists like The Four Seasons and The Shirelles continued to make 1950s-style pop music. Meanwhile, other stars from the 1950s, like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, still had hits ...

In the Ireland of 1950s and 60s, our love stories began in the marvelous dance halls. These were wonderful places - full of hopes and dreams, full of music and Irish song, full of youth and ...

But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the simmering racial tension that would later usher in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

Success came quickly. Music in the 1960s was a production line, and the Miami Showband churned out singles at a blistering rate and with immediate results. In December 1963, Rock enjoyed his first ...