Music in the 1950s

 

The 1950s was an exciting time for music, with many new styles emerging. It was an era of change in the music industry. It was also influenced by gospel, country and western, and traditional folk music. Dances such as the twist, mambo and jitterbug became popular around 1960. Rock 'n' roll music became popular in the 1950s, partly due to Elvis Presley. Elvis was a singer who performed rock and roll songs with a style that was very different from other singers of his time. He was also the first rock and roll star, selling more than a million records by 1954--a feat that no other artist had accomplished at that time.

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Popular music styles in the early 1950s included big band, country and western and jazz.

• Big band was popular in the 1930s.

• Country and western music was also popular in this time period, but it evolved from bluegrass to rockabilly, which later developed into rock 'n' roll.

• Jazz was a style of music that originated in New Orleans during the late 19th century and spread across America by 1900.

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In the 1950s, rock and roll became more mainstream as it was performed by artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rock 'n' roll was invented in the mid-1950s by artists like Fats Domino and Little Richard who were influenced by blues music. Country music is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States. In the 1950s, country songs were about patriotism and love for family members.

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The most famous country singer was Hank Williams Sr., who was known as "the king of country music" because he wrote many popular songs during his time as an artist. Some other famous male singers included Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson; these men also wrote many hit songs that people still listen to today! There were also many female singers who sang about their lives or things happening around them at that time period including Loretta Lynn & Dolly Parton (both from Tennessee), Patsy Cline from Texas along with many others too numerous mention here..."

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Jazz musicians were often paid in tips, not a salary from a record company or club owner. In addition to playing at clubs and bars, jazz musicians also performed in small venues such as private parties or at festivals. Jazz music was popular during the 1950s because it was unique and exciting; it had its own rhythm and sound that could not be found in any other genre of music at that time.

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"Rock 'n' roll" origins can be traced back to the 1930s, but it wasn't until after World War II that its popularity exploded. The term "rock 'n' roll" was first used in 1951 by Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed (who later became known as "Father of Rock Radio"). He coined it from combining two existing words: "rock," which referred to rhythm and blues music; and "roll," which referred not only to dancing but also sex appeal (it was used as early as 1916). I hope that you have enjoyed learning about the music of the 1950s. It was a great time for music lovers, with many styles and genres available for everyone to enjoy.