The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but not all the great songs were made by men. The women could rock, too.

He loved the term “rock and roll,” an obscure phrase lifted from Billboard magazine, and he was noted for being a staunch believer in playing original R&B music by Black artists, instead of ...

Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service. His early clients in 1950 included blues legends Howlin’ Wolf and B. B. King. They were among the first to record at what later became Sun Studio, ...

Celebrate the legacy of the music of the late 1950s and 60s, following the birth of rock and roll and the explosion of rhythm and blues, with a new generation of artists. Includes performances by ...