rise of rock n roll

  • A lively performer strikes a dramatic pose at a microphone while a drummer and a double bass player accompany him on stage; the backdrop features draped curtains.

    The Roots of Rock: 20 Throwback Photos That Show the Rise of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the ’50s

    Put your dancing shoes on and look through these vintage photos that showcase the rise of rock 'n' roll in the '50s and beyond.

    The 1950s saw rock ‘n’ roll burst onto the scene and change music forever. From Elvis Presley’s hip-shaking performances that scandalized parents and drove teens wild to Chuck Berry’s epic guitar riffs that set the stage ablaze, the ’50s gave…