Which bands do we find? Among the bands, Johnny & The Hurricanes stood out, which created a personal sound, thanks to the sax of Johnny Paris and the electric organ of…
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What was it? Between 1956 and 1964, instrumentalists and bands that had little or no voice on their songs appeared, being the voice replaced by one of the instruments. It occurred…
Who was he? He was one of the great poets of pop thanks to his voice and technique. His image was somewhat grotesque, due to his excessive self-control. Adapted to…
Who was he? Ricky Nelson was the first youth idol to emerge on television. From 1952 he appeared on the show The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. A sitcom that he…
What’s their music like? Despite the dominance of teen idols and high school, rock and roll is still alive. While young enthusiasts create garage sound and instrumental rock, other artists move…
How does rock and roll make its debut in the movies? The first time in which cinema was mixed with rock and roll was in the movie Rock Around the Clock…
Do they all go out of style? Only those who have some kind of musical talent are saved. The best example is Paul Anka, a Lebanese Canadian who writes his own songs. He…
What was it? The rock and roll cleanup had television on its side. The Bandstand music program, from a Philadelphia radio station, achieved wide acceptance. In 1957, it was broadcast for…
What are they? Following the new slogan, since 1957 the most exuberant rock and roll was being replaced by softer and mellow music destined for youth consumption. It is the triumph of…
A conspiracy? Starting in 1957, there is a conspiracy to get things back on track. Strong companies have seen how independent record labels, which record unleashed black men and semi-illiterate cowboys,…
