The History of Rock and Roll

Specifically, this extensive site covers 1954-1963.

 

American Bandstand

Learn about the show that let the world know what songs "had a good beat" and were "easy to dance to.". [from The Fifties Web]

FYI - the dance scene in Grease! is a nod to American Bandstand.

 

Teen Idols

Before Ricky Martin, before *N Sync, before the Beatles, there was Ricky Nelson, Frankie Avalon, Paul Anka, Ritchie Valens, Fabian and, of course, Elvis. Learn who these guys were and how they are all rolled into the character of Teen Angel. [from The Fifties Web]

 

Rebel Without A Cause

Greasers came to the forefront of 50s culture with the introduction of this movie into the main stream.  Read about how the movie helped to define the generation. Get a bit of a more serious glimpse into the psyche of the teens during that time. This site gives a very detailed synopsis and analysis of this classic James Dean movie.

 

 

 

 

 

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