Timeline of Songs

  • Bill Haley and His Comets, Around the Clock Northern Band Rock and Roll, Bill Haley was born in Highland Park Mi, it was significant because it was the first Rock song to reach number one

  • Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley,

  • Little Richard, Tutti Frutti, New Orleans Rock, Little Richard was born in Macon Georgia, The song is important because it blended R and B boogie woogie and Gospel

  • Jerry Lee Lewis, Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On, Memphis Country Rock, Jerry Lee Lewis was born in Feriday Louisiana, it is important because it is considered the rockabilly anthem

  • The Crickets, That'll be the Day, Buddy Holly, Lubbock Texas, It is important because the Line "that'll be the Day" inspired many new musicians

  • The Shirelles, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Teen Idols, They were from Passiac NJ, it was important because it was the first African American girl group song to top the billboard 100 hot songs