The middle years of the 20th century were the salad days of rock and roll. The whole genre was green. But in a business (music), and genre (rock) often dominated by men, there were some enormously ...

The 1950s and early 1960s were characterized by conformity, emphasizing traditional values in nuclear families, clearly defined gender roles, and a rise in suburbanization. However, teenage girls have ...

Rock, pop and R&B came into their own as forces for change in the '60s, whether that meant protesting a war, putting social ills into perspective, or celebrating free love. Suddenly, the sounds coming ...

This story is part of WBUR's "The Third Act" series, highlighting people who worked full careers and re-invented themselves later in life, often in surprising and inspirational ways. In 1967, the ...

Homegrown bands like Strawberry Switchblade, Lung Leg, The Ettes and Sophisticated Boom Boom to feature in a documentary on closing night It’s true that if you don’t see it you don’t think you can be ...