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Music & Pop Culture of the 1950s

By creisdo1

  • I Love Lucy

    I Love Lucy was an iconic comedy show that ran from 1951-1957. Here's a clip from one of the show's funniest and most memorable scenes: YouTube Link

  • The "Wandering Waistline" & 1950s Fashion

    In 1952, the term "wandering waistline" was coined, referring to the new styles where waistlines seemed to disappear! Check out this link for more information and to read more about fashion throughout the decade. Fashion Link
  • Alan Freed

    Alan Freed

    In 1952, Alan Freed joined WJW Radio in Cleveland, Ohio, and would soon become the era's greatest disc jockey, or DJ, and is largely credited with coining the term "rock n roll." Read his bio here to learn more! Link here
  • Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around the Clock

    Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around the Clock

    This rebellious anthem brought rock 'n' roll into mainstream American culture and was one of the firsts of its kind to reach #1 on the music charts. YouTube Link
  • Marilyn Monroe

    Marilyn Monroe

    This timeless photograph of female icon Marilyn Monroe was taken on set of the film, Seven Year Itch.

  • Elvis's First Hit

    Elvis Presley released his first hit single, Heartbreak Hotel in this year. Check out this video here!

  • Motown Music: "The Sound that Changed America"

    Motown was one of the most important and influential music movements in all of American history. Read more about its significance here