Posts tagged with 50s
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree: The Story Behind The Classic Song
An evergreen Christmas song, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree is a shiny Yuletide bauble that has inspired a sleigh-full of cover versions.
Who Is In The 27 Club? Every Musician Who Died Aged 27
Reluctant members of the “27 Club”, these artists all died tragically young, leaving behind the “what if?” of unfulfilled potential.
Best Jazz Musicians: 20 Revolutionary Talents That Changed The World
From dazzling hornblowers to soulful singers and visionary composers, the best jazz musicians were innovators who expanded the genre.
Best Ray Charles Songs: 20 Timeless Classics From The Genius Of Soul
Sitting at the crossroads between jazz, R&B, gospel and country music, the best Ray Charles songs invented soul music as we know it.
Black Music Month Begins With ‘From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop’ Video
Rhino Records' Black Music Month kicks off with a video essay on Black American music's evolution
Best Everly Brothers Songs: 10 Classics That Define The Rock’n’Roll Era
Influencing everyone from The Beatles to Van Morrison, the best Everly Brothers songs sum up the innocence of 50s romance.
Best Wilson Pickett Songs: 10 Sock-It-To-’Em Soul Classics
The best Wilson Pickett songs helped put Southern soul on the maps, truly earning the singer his nickname, The Wicked Pickett.
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