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 ...

A now-legendary song that helped launch rock and roll was recorded on this day 72 years ago before becoming a global phenomenon a year later.

There really was no one in rock and roll quite like the UK's own "wild man," Wee Willie Harris, who passed on this day in ...

Despite being one of the most famous rock stars in the world, Paul McCartney did have those few artists he knew would last ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alan Freed introduced the term to mainstream US audiences in the early Fifties - Donaldson Collection The name Alan Freed may be ...

A multitude of influences went into creating the rock landscape of Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top, but one figure of continued vital inspiration was Little Richard.