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

The song rocketed to the top of the charts in 1954 ... “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard blasted on the music scene in the mid-1950s. Recorded in New Orleans, the original song included ...

Elvis Presley is regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time for good reason. Nearly 50 years after his untimely death, Presley is still beloved by millions of fans around the world.

But a lot of 1950s mainstream music enjoyed plenty of airplay not because it was particularly ... But despite these efforts, the authorities forgot the basic truth that forbidden fruit tastes best, ...

Celebrate the legacy of the music of the late 1950s and 60s, following the birth ... Includes performances by Alex Byrd, The Best Intentions, The Majors, The Danleers, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters ...

The song rocketed to the top of the charts in 1954 ... With an instantly recognizable intro, “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard blasted on the music scene in the mid-1950s. Recorded in New Orleans, the ...