‘The blues had a baby and they named it rock‘n’roll,’ sang Muddy Waters. And he was right, of course. Once he and Howlin’ Wolf started plugging into amps in the clubs of Chicago in the ...

The late Ben E. King describes the moment that the iconic song 'Stand By Me' came to be.

Detroit has a staggeringly rich history of music ... It also captures a moment of pure crystallisation as a new kind of rock 'n' roll is being created. "It just sounded like everything was ...

Tharpe’s 1944 recording “Strange Things Happening Every Day” became a crossover hit the following year and is often cited as a key precursor to what would become rock ’n’ roll.

This category includes artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired and evolved rock 'n' roll and music ... and their impact on music history by showcasing many ...