The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but not all the great songs were made by men. The women could rock, too. advertisement. AudioPhix. 5 fantastic 1950s rock & roll songs from female artists.

The 1950s was a pivotal era in music, laying the groundwork for the rock and roll songs of the 1960s and the rebellious tunes of the 1970s. ... showcasing the enduring influence of 1950s music.

Once rock 'n' roll took hold in the 1950s, there was no stopping it—especially once a few soon-to-be-iconic artists mastered the form. Top 5 Rock 'n' Roll Songs of the 1950s - American ...

In the 1950s, rock and roll was beginning to take hold as the dominant musical genre. Here are five of the best novelty songs. The 5 Best Novelty Songs from the 1950s - American Songwriter ...

When the modern world was born, Jerry Lee Lewis was there. During that heady spurt of mid-1950s generational rebellion, Lewis and his pompadoured peers invented rock ‘n’ roll and became ...

Singer, songwriter, producer and filmmaker Kenny Vance has made music his life for nearly seven decades. In his directorial debut “Heart & Soul: A Love Story”, Kenny documents the impact of ...

One of rock and roll's guitar legends, Duane Eddy, has died at 86. His music from the 1950s and '60s featured a twangy sound. (SOUNDBITE OF DUANE EDDY'S "REBEL ROUSER") ...

How the arrival of ‘barbaric’ rock’n’roll tore up 1950s Britain 70 years ago, Bill Haley’s Shake, Rattle and Roll hit the UK charts, thrilling its teenagers – and scandalising the nation ...

In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores how rock & roll helped shape the Civil Rights Movement and American democracy itself. From its ...