The document summarizes the history of rock and pop music from the 1950s through the 1980s in three decades: 1) The 1950s saw the rise of rock and roll pioneered by black artists like Chuck Berry and Little Richard. White artists like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley popularized the new genre among teenagers worldwide. 2) The 1960s was the era of British Invasion bands like the Beatles and Rolling Stones as well as American genres like Motown and folk rock. Rock festivals also emerged as a popular cultural force. 3) The 1970s featured the rise of pop superstars like Abba and Elton John as well as the punk rock movement spearheaded by bands like