Who were the most popular music artists of the 1950's

It’s not often we go back beyond the 80#s but we love music and movies and our readers across the globe not only hear the latest songs but with radio stations, visits to the department stores and visiting our grand parents we access alot of music we would otherwise not normally hear.

Rock and roll: This genre emerged in the 1950s and was characterized by a heavy beat, electric guitars, and often controversial lyrics

The 1950s was a decade of great change and innovation in music, and many artists emerged who would go on to become household names. Some of the most popular music artists of the 1950s include:

–Elvis Presley: Known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” Presley had a string of hit songs in the 1950s, including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” and “Jailhouse Rock.”

–Frank Sinatra: One of the most popular and influential singers of the 20th century, Sinatra had a string of hit songs in the 1950s, including “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “Love and Marriage.”

–Bill Haley and His Comets: This rock and roll band had a number of hit songs in the 1950s, including “Rock Around the Clock” and “Shake, Rattle and Roll.”

–Buddy Holly: This singer-songwriter had a short but influential career, and his hit songs in the 1950s included “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue.”

–Little Richard: This singer and pianist was a pioneer of rock and roll, and his hit songs in the 1950s included “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally.”

–Chuck Berry: This singer and guitarist is considered one of the pioneers of rock and roll, and his hit songs in the 1950s included “Maybellene” and “Roll Over Beethoven.”

–The Everly Brothers: This brother duo had a number of hit songs in the 1950s, including “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie.”

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