Frank
Sinatra wins an Academy Award for From Here to Eternity. The award ignites an
amazing comeback for Sinatra. However, a music revolution is underway that few
recognize. Alan Freed used the term “rock n roll” for the first time to promote
his “Rock n Roll Jubilee.” Bill Haley records “Rock Around the Clock” which
would ignite rock n roll. Elvis Presley records “That’s All Right (Mama)” at
Sun Studios. Big Joe Turner recorded “Shake Rattle and Roll”, which became a
huge hit for Haley. Muddy Waters released the highly influential blues work
“Hoochie Coochie Man”, which influenced the next generation of rock stars.
Meanwhile, Les Paul creates the first 8 track recorder. In the end, what we
think of as the 1950s music scene began in 1954.
#1 song of
1954:
And other
hits:
Other songs
of note:
