When we think of rock ‘n’ roll history, there are certain moments that stand out as being crucial to the overall progression of the genre. These occasions endure in our minds in a number of different ...

In the spring of 1954, when the nation’s top record was Perry Como’s “Wanted” and the top album was the soundtrack from the movie The Glenn Miller Story, a new musical style was germinating. Bill ...

The life of a rock 'n' roll artist involves a lot of ups and downs, trials and tribulations. Many memories are naturally made along the way. Some are positive: the first record deal a band lands, the ...

On June 10, 1978, AC/DC enjoyed their first taste of chart success when the single “Rock ’n’ Roll Damnation” reached No. 24 in the U.K. chart. But it wasn’t a cause for celebration for the rising ...

The rock 'n' roll era started in the '50s and has spawned all sorts of offshoots of "rock" in the seven decades of music since, including hard rock and metal. But how long was it into the rock 'n' ...

CNN’s original four-part series takes music fans behind the scenes of the benefit concert that featured performances by Queen, U2, Mick Jagger with Tina Turner and other icons. By Danielle ...

Rock ‘n’ roll seemed to some like it emerged fully formed in the 1950s, as artists became superstars overnight on the strength of a magnetic single or two. In actuality, the music had been slowly ...

For almost seventy years, the title of King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has been synonymous with Elvis Presley. His charisma, gyrating hips, and buttery voice made him an undeniable global icon. But, the more we ...

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. American Masters – Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll explores the music icon’s influence and advocacy for the rights ...

Rock ’n’ roll is here to stay, now that Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson are in the WWE Hall of Fame. A groundbreaking tag team who inspired The Rockers and a generation of other tandems, The Rock ’n’ ...

Tina Turner was a legendary performer who died this week at the age of 83. Some people think she didn't get the credit she truly deserved. Here's a story for you. Tina Turner, one of America's ...