The name Alan Freed may be largely forgotten now, but for several years in the 1950s and 1960s, he was a cultural trailblazer. He introduced the term “rock and roll” to mainstream US audiences in the ...

Ah, the 1950s! A decade known for its sock hops, poodle skirts, and a fair share of rebellion. It was the era when rock and roll burst onto the scene, bringing with it a sound that was fresh, exciting ...

We recently looked at five standout songs recorded in the 1950s that were largely overshadowed by covers that came later. Of course, there weren’t only five songs that fit that description. One of the ...

The modern electric guitar was forever transformed by iconic country guitarists in the 1950s, some of whom helped usher in rock and roll.

Students at Kirbyville Elementary recently took the stage for a lively musical performance titled “Rock N Roll Forever,” ...

Introduction: Dreams and nightmares -- Darkness at the break of noon : Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan and the birth of Sixties music -- The White Atlantic : cultural origins of the "British Invasion" -- ...

If you’re a music lover, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the timeless sound of rock and roll, then Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee is a tour destination that should be on your radar ...