Rock & Roll Era

By jadahatcher

  • 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.