Learn the history of rock-n-roll from a CT Best. Yes, he’s researched, archived and shares it.

First performance of a rock ‘n’ roll song on national television: when Bill Haley and His Comets performed “Rock Around the ...
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Elvis Presley Needs to Be Dethroned as King of Rock ’n’ Roll — This Legend Deserves the Title

For almost seventy years, the title of King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has been synonymous with Elvis Presley. His charisma, gyrating hips, and buttery voice made him an undeniable global icon. But, the more we ...
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3 Songs From the 1940s That Blazed the Trail for Future Rock ‘n’ Roll Music

Rock ‘n’ roll is a true melting pot. The creation of it was a culmination of blues, jazz, boogie woogie, country, folk, and really any genre that would simply make the flavor of the noise sound better ...