2. How was music distributed in
the 50’s?
Music was distributed through vinyl
disks and records
3.
4. Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. He is
often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", or simply, "the
King“. He was born on January 8, 1935, Tupelo, Mississippi,
United States. And died on August 16, 1977, Memphis,
Tennessee, United States
5. Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter,
actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known
primarily for her work in country music. Dolly was born on
January 19, 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee, United States. And
is now age 69.
6. •Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck"
Berry is an American guitarist,
singer and songwriter, and one of
the pioneers of rock and roll music.
He was born on October 18, 1926
(age 88), St. Louis, Missouri,
United States
7. Charles Hardin Holley, known as Buddy Holly, was an
American musician and singer-songwriter who was a
central figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born on
September 7, 1936, Lubbock, Texas, United States. And on
February 3, 1959, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
8. Little
Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman, known
by his stage name Little Richard, is
an American recording artist,
songwriter and musician. He was
born on December 5, 1932 (age
82), Macon, Georgia, United States
9. Bill Haley & His Comets was an American rock and roll
band that was founded in 1952 and continued until Haley's
death in 1981
10. Women's fashion
During World War II and the 1940s, clothing was greatly influenced by rationing and limited
quantities of fabrics, threads and needles. Fifties fashion helped define a woman's place in
society, especially for wives. Five different types of outfits began to emerge for women during
the decade, each with its own purpose. Women's clothing could for the first time be sorted
into clothing for different occasions. Corsets, controllers and bustiere tops were standard
beauty fare and latex and nylon slimmers were marketed towards women. Bras and bust
paddings helped achieve a defined and cone-like shape. The choice of clothing made in
"stout" sizes and for older women started to fade into the background.
11. Men's Fashion
For men, fashions changed very little throughout the decade. Choices were suits, sport
coats, slacks, sweaters, or casual wear all in similar fabrics and styles. Occasionally
bolder patterns might emerge for casual wear, but business clothing remained largely
unchanged during the fifties. Work clothing for labourers was usually in the style of the
military, because a majority of the men at the time had served in the armed forces or
were still a part of the military.
12. Teen’s Fashion
Around the middle of the decade a separation between child and adult styles began and the
gap was filled by teenage clothing. Teens started to get disposable income from parents
and part-time jobs, they also started to gain more leisure time and that combination meant
more shopping. Around 1955, we start to see that some of the biggest trends are targeted
towards teenagers. Suddenly, whole departments and catalogue sections are devoted to
(mainly female) teenagers and young adults. At this point, teenage culture and clothing also
became a larger part of television, movies and music.
13. Cultures and Subcultures
In the early 1950's the American Pop Charts were dominated by the likes as
Doris Day, Frankie Lane, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney and Nat King Cole,
along with many others. Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll were the popular
music culture.
In the 1950s among teenagers in the United States, rock and roll music was a
major part of the culture, and styles were influenced by singers like Elvis
Presley, Gene Vincent, Marlon Brando and James Dean. In the 1950s, these
youths were also known as "hoods," as in "hoodlums." This was because the
style was more popular in poor neighbourhoods that had higher crime rates
than upper-class neighbourhoods.
14. Music Styles & Trends
The 1950s was a prosperous time in American
history. The unemployment rate was low, and
families began to buy houses and cars in record
numbers. Although this decade was relatively
economically stable, it was also socially turbulent.
Events that occurred during the civil rights
movement brought the nation's attention to racial
injustice, and desegregation resulted in significant
conflict and violence.
Teenagers started their own cultural and social
category amongst American Citizens. Eager to
express their freedom and values, they would test
the boundaries of sexuality and consumerism. The
explosive economy of the 1950's gave advantage
for the Teenagers of the 1950's to practise this.
Teenagers began to flout authority and challenge
the social environment. They were not trusted by
the majority of their parents who believed they had it
"easy" after the war.
15. Political influence on the 50s
Music
The 1950's were a time of changes and the music of the decade both reflected
the cultural changes that were happening while still holding on to the societal
norms of the past. Following the detrimental effects of World War II, the United
States was about to embark on a musical journey that would change the face of
music for decades to come. Racial tensions were being strained with the
beginning of the civil rights movement and music reflected many of those
tensions. Rhythm & Blues (R&B) and Rock 'n' Roll popularized "black" music
and many African-American musicians rose to prominence and enjoyed
success, but while some were able to reap the benefits of their work, many
others were forgotten or denied access to audiences through segregation.
Others believe that the popularization of R&B and Rock 'n' Roll only helped to
bridge the gap between blacks and whites and further the civil rights
movement. While those genres paved the way for future music, traditional pop
and country music clung to the past with old standards remaining popular and a
multitude of covers topping the charts. Either way, this decade was a time of
innovation that helped to influence everything that we listen to on the radio
today.
