1. MUSIC in the 1950’s

2. It is a combination of rhythm and blues, country and gospel music.

4. MUSIC INSTRUMENTS: Initially in the early 1950’s, piano and saxophone were the leading instruments.

5. In the late 1950’s, the musical instruments have transitioned to guitar, drums and bass.

6. Notable Artists of the Time

7. Starring.. King of Rock and Roll

8. Elvis Presley’s first single “Heartbreak Hotel” was released in 1956 and became a #1 hit. Other songs include: “Hound Dog,” “Love me tender,” “All Shook Up,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “A Big Hunk O’ Love” and many manymanymany more!

9. American rock & roll band that was founded in 1952 Bill Haley & His Comets

12. “Drown in my own tears”

14. “Peggy Sue”