The 1950s were where it all started for rock music. While some proto-rock origins can be found in the 40s, the 50s were where rock music really started to develop. And even though decades have passed ...

The 1950s brings to mind poodle skirts, sock hops, and drive-in movies. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Leave It to Beaver were popular television shows, and Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and ...

The 1950s brought a warmth to American living rooms that no television screen could match. Families gathered around their radios, the glow of the dial matched by the glow of unforgettable voices. From ...

Some John Lennon songs and Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” sound like the same era. John compared Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” to tunes by an early rocker. He also discussed the ...

Wednesday, Jan. 8 marks the 90th birth anniversary of the late Elvis Presley. Known for his winning vocals and spinning dance moves, “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” became a musical icon in the 1950s, ...

The 1950s saw rock music explode on a global scale. The genre was just starting to take shape, and artists were figuring out where they fit in those confines. While many simply followed the leader, ...

Editor’s note: The Caprock Chronicles are edited by Jack Becker, Librarian Emeritus, Texas Tech University Libraries. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s article is the second concerning ...