How 1955 and “Rock Around the Clock” Changed Music ForeverProfessor of Rock It was the year that lit the flame of Rock and Roll. The charts were full of remakes of hit songs by black artists that were re-recorded by white singers that became a trick of the trade in th...272 days agoHow 1955 and “Rock Around the Clock” Changed Music ForeverProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Keep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.FROM THE VAULT: How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song EverThe Quiet Masterpieces of the ’80s: 8 Songs That Deserved More LoveThe Forgotten Great Voice of Rock: Mickey Thomas on Jefferson Starship, Starship, and His Biggest HitsHerman’s Hermits’ Unbelievable Run: Peter Noone on Beating the BeatlesTop 8 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs: Legendary Artists Still Shut OutThe Rise, Excess, and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd SkynyrdHow Phil Collins Turned Heartbreak Into Hit SongsFROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody
