Rock music first grew out of the rock’n’roll movement of the 1940s and 50s, which itself was inspired ... In the early 60s, California was a leading light of the electric guitar with a number ...

Celebrate the legacy of the music of the late 1950s and 60s, following the birth of rock and roll and the explosion of rhythm and blues, with a new generation of artists. Includes performances by ...

The 1950s saw the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, giving us acts such ... throughout the Sounds of the 50s series. Here’s presenter Leo Green’s top 10 songs from this defining musical era.