The year 1955 was an important year for rock 'n' roll, and musicians who would become the most legendary names in the genre released groundbreaking work.

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The historic Amuzu Theatre is bringing the golden age of music back to Southport next month while making big strides in restoring the beloved landmark. The theater’s upcoming ...

This doo-wop soul song has just a touch of rock and roll to it, and it’s a good example of how much teenagers contributed to charting music at the time. The Teen Queens appealed to teens (obviously) ...

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 ...

Before he was a rock legend, Rod Stewart was a young music fan soaking up the sounds of the 1950s and '60s - and he once ...

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" -- ...