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4 Country Songs From the 1950s and 1960s That Signaled a Huge Style Shift

Country music saw a major stylistic shift in the 1950s and 1960s, and these four iconic songs helped lead the way during the ...
American Songwriter

4 Rock Songs That Define the Classic Sound of the Late 1950s

Just before the 1960s exploded, the late 1950s boasted great rock music. While the 1960s brought us big names like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and more, those groups got their inspirations from what came ...

Who was Freddy Cannon? 5 things to know about the 1950s rock star who died

Freddy Cannon helped define early rock 'n' roll with hits like "Palisades Park" and "Tallahassee Lassie." Learn more about ...
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The Heavy Hitters of 1950s Radio, Seen in Photos

The 1950s brought a warmth to American living rooms that no television screen could match. Families gathered around their radios, the glow of the dial matched by the glow of unforgettable voices. From ...