A 1956 hit ranked among the greatest songs of all time helped define early rock and roll and became a lasting classic.

Students at Kirbyville Elementary recently took the stage for a lively musical performance titled “Rock N Roll Forever,” ...

This little R&B rock and roll tune from The Crystals dropped in April 1963 and was a fast hit for the band. Co-written by the famed Phil Spector, this song was composed in only two days. That’s ...

Ah, the 1950s! A decade known for its sock hops, poodle skirts, and a fair share of rebellion. It was the era when rock and roll burst onto the scene, bringing with it a sound that was fresh, exciting ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Today, we conclude our archive series, R&B, Rockabilly and Early Rock 'n' Roll, with Allen Toussaint, who we'll hear from later and Dion. If you've ever dismissed ...

Neil Sedaka, the hitmaker behind “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” has died at age 86.