Rock 'N' Roll Music: Racial Integration, Female Ascendence, and Genre Mixing Hardcover – January 25, 2026

This study presents a selected overview of the transitional recording artistry of the 1950s. It recognizes pop performers who survived the massive musical changes as well as those younger stars whose magic sounds generated the new era. Thus, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald are highlighted along with Little Richard and Wanda Jackson. Likewise, Les Paul and Link Wray are deservedly recognized. Many, many distinctive artists are recognized and saluted, including Johnny Cash, Bo Diddley, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mahalia Jackson, Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Ike & Tina Turner, Joe Turner, and more. The rebellion that shook the 1950s American pop music scene would also erupt within Great Britain during the 1960s. The entire world of pop tunes would be changed forever. Read more