1951 - Rock n Roll begins!

1951 - Rock History

-Ike Turner's Rocket 88 is released vid

"Rocket 88" is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded at Sam Phillips' recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee (...) It is claimed by some to be the "first rock and roll song" (wikipedia source)





-Bill Halley releases his "Rocket 88" version vid
-Johnnie Ray has his first hit record with "Cry." Some music historians consider this to be the first rock and roll record vid
>"Rocket 88" song in wikipedia
>Ike Turner in wikipedia
>Johnnie Ray in wikipedia

1951 - Music Hits

John Lee Hooker - 1951 hit "I'm in the mood" vid
Mario Lanza - Be my love vid
Nat King Cole - Unforgettable vid
Patti Page - Detour vid
Charles Brown - 1951 hit "Black Night" vid