This powerpoint presentaion is about everything that went on in the 1950's. In this presentation we will explore all the major events that happened during this society changing decade. This is part of my A Level Media Coursework, so I hope it helps you. Enjoy!

1. By Hamidah,
Gulnaz & Hafsa

2. How was music distributed in
the 50’s?
Music was distributed through vinyl disks
and records

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.