Wednesday, July 4, 2012

4th of July Tribute to America's Contribution to the Rock Era

Over the next 24 hours, Inside the Rock Era will feature some of the great songs and artists of the last 58 years that makes up the Rock Era.  You'll hear every style from rockabilly to easy listening, country-rock to disco, heavy metal to R&B.  Besides the quality of music that is saluted on Independence Day, we hope you will appreciate the diverse styles.  It isn't the style of music that is important, but rather the quality of that music.


While one day is not enough time to scratch the surface on the value that American artists have had, there will be over 500 songs featured.  These will be presented throughout the day so check back often or hit "refresh" on your browser.  Happy 4th of July!


Of course, none of the music we listen to these days would even be possible were it not for the pioneers of the Rock Era.  The actual "beginning" of the genre can be debated, but when this song by Bill Haley & the Comets hit #1, there can be no doubt that "The Rock Era" was born.  Specifically May 14, 1955:

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