The History of the 1950s Rock and Roll Era

Rock and roll became a dominant force in popular music in the mid- to late 1950s, spreading quickly throughout the world. It was influenced by various African American musical genres from the time period, including rhythm and blues, gospel music, country, and pop.

Here we discuss the rise of rock and roll music in the 1950s.

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