1950s

The rock and roll life of Janis Martin- The female Elvis

The rock and roll life of Janis Martin: The female Elvis

A rock ‘n’ roll pioneer…

Nov 4, 2025

Anthony Hopkins - Actor

The “lightning bolt” of an actor Anthony Hopkins was convinced would “kill us all”

A true talent.

Oct 31, 2025

Grammy Awards - General - Grammys - Recording Academy - Music

What is the longest gap between two albums?

One hell of a wait.

Sep 10, 2025

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

What was the first song to hold the number one spot for five weeks?

A classic.

Aug 21, 2025

Martin Scorsese - Director - 2023

Martin Scorsese names the two scariest movies he’s ever seen: “Tremendously effective”

Classic horror films.

Aug 12, 2025

Record - Vinyl - General - Vintage - Retro - Grammophone - LP

What, exactly, is a cover song? And where did the term come from?

Complex history.

Aug 7, 2025

Gun Crazy - Joseph H. Lewis - 1950

‘Gun Crazy’: a cult film noir gem

Underrated.

Jul 9, 2025

Record - Vinyl - General - Vintage - Retro - Grammophone - LP

Who was the best-selling female musician of the 1950s?

An unsung hero.

Jun 29, 2025

You sure like to ball!- Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and the 1950s threats that sparked satanic panic

What was the most critically acclaimed album of the 1950s?

The start of the boom.

Jun 25, 2025

Kip Tyler- The rockabilly bongo player who inspired horror rock

Kip Tyler: The rockabilly bongo player who inspired horror rock

A woefully underrated figure.

Jun 10, 2025

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

Which song held the number-one spot for the longest in the 1950s?

A monster placement.

May 10, 2025

You sure like to ball!- Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and the 1950s threats that sparked satanic panic

Five songs from the 1950s that were years ahead of their time

Exceptional innovators.

May 5, 2025