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First Rock & Roll Record
Jackie Brenston and Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm record "Rocket '88," was later considered by some people to be the first rock and roll record to be released. -
Sun Records
Sam Phillips had launched Sun Records which became the home of artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. -
First White Rock and Roll Song
Bill Haley records,"Crazy Man Crazy," was considered by soem people to be the first rock and roll hit by a white artist. -
When Presley Got Discovered
Sun Records office manager was impressed by Elvis Presley's vocal when he came in to record two songs for his mother as a birthday gift. -
First Single
Elvis Presley first single was released by Sun Records. The recored has received mixed reviews about it. -
Rock Legends
Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry each debut on the pop charts. -
Little Richard
Little Richard sends a demo to Specialty Records then is offered a contract the following month. -
Fats Domino
Fats Domino records a song which became the first of dozens of hits for the singer that cross over from the R&B charts to the pop charts. The song was called "Ain't That a Shame." -
Little Richard Song
Little Richard's song,"Tutti-Frutti," hits the pop charts fast. -
Censoring Lyrics
The U.S. Congress considers legislation that would require song lyrics to be screened by a review committee before sale because the "obscene" music.