[7thson]

I saw an article in today's USA Today written by Edna Gundersen about the birth of Rock 'N Roll. What a good subject for the 4th because what could be more American than Rock 'N Roll? After I read the article, I thought about the great rock tunes from the 50's you never or hardly hear ont he radio. Below are some of my favorite 50's music.

Just about anything from Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen, Memphis, School Days, Little Queenie, Too Much Monkey Business, Johnny B Good. Great lyrics, fantastic guitar intros and solos, more talented than Elvis but unfortunately does not quite get his due.

Rocket 88

Knockin' At My Front Door

Black Slacks

Red Hot

Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

Earth Angel

Too Much

Peggy Sue

Be Bop A Lulu

60 Minute Man

Those are a few off the top of my head. Let's hear from you!

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

Geez, too many to mention...but howzabout:

The Stroll - The Diamonds

Race With The Devil - Gene Vincent

Rumble - Link Wray

I'm So Young - The Students

Too Much Monkey Business - Chuck Berry

ANY Sun era Elvis!!!

Get Your Cat Clothes On - Carl Perkins

13 Women - Bill Haley

The Girl Can't Help It - Little Richard

Aything by Eddie Cochran & Buddy Holly

[SamAdams76]

Jerry Lee Lewis produced the most electrifying rock and roll of the 1950s in my opinion - Elvis included. Marrying his cousin was a bad career move though.