History of rock by Preston Knepper By pknepps Jan 1, 1941 Muddy waters popularized blues This si when muddy waters became really polular with the blues Jan 1, 1950 Doo Wop Started Jan 1, 1950 Skiffle music became popular in England Jan 1, 1954 Elvis Presley pecame popular Jan 1, 1954 Bo Diddley released "Bo Diddley" Jan 1, 1955 Cuck Berry Released "Maybellene", what was thought to be the first rock song. Jan 1, 1957 Piano became popular in “Whole Lotta Shakin‘" by Jerry Lee Lewis Jan 1, 1958 Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" made it eighth on the music bilboard Jan 1, 1958 Muddy waters had the majority of the top ten charts. Jan 1, 1960 Muddy waters released "Rolling Stone" Jan 1, 1960 The Beatles Porpularized rock in Europe