The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.

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. The decade's musical landscape was diverse, spanning ...

New York doo-wop legend Dion DiMucci became one of the most prolific acts in rock ‘n’ roll history, but some might not know ...

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. The 1950s was a pivotal era in music, laying the groundwork for ...

In the 1950s and 1960s, a handful of rock 'n' roll bands, including Deep Purple, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and others, began incorporating orchestras.

Lou Reed might have been instrumental to the birth of punk, but his musical influences all stem from a variety of different places.

1950s Rock 'n' Roll Beach, Island, & Tiki Dance Party featuring The Pepper Shakers! Get ready to swing into a retro paradise! Join us for an unforgettable night of dancing at La Plaza, where the ...

If the Donny & Marie variety show could be summed up in two words, they would have to be “comfort food.” With its corny humor ...

Irene" actually hit No. 1 in 1950, staying atop the charts for 13 weeks. When Seeger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, Arlo Guthrie noted the song's success, adding ...