Explore rock music history year by year
ROCK MUSIC
TIMELINE
Experience the evolution of rock and roll music in the order it happened with classic albums, hit songs, and important events in the first fifty years of rock, pop, hip hop and soul music
from the 50’s through the 90’s.
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News, Film, Fashion, TV & Lifestyle by Year
Be sure to check out our Year in Context section with the link in the upper right of each year page, under the 6-Photo block. Here you will find illustrated news, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle with photos and captions to help you understand the years' music in context with the world from which it emerged. Explore fun photos of hit movies, TV shows, fashion, ads, news and real photos showing everyday lifestyle.
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1950s · The Birth of Rock & Roll
1960s · Expanding the Boundaries of Rock
1970s · Rock Music Becomes Big Business
1980s · CD's, Synths, and the Rise of MTV
1990s · The Internet and Digital Music
