Music Video from the 1950s
Rare music video footage of famous musicians from the 1950s. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.
About Music Video Footage
Behind-the-scenes footage from music video shoots reveals the craft, chaos, and creative decisions that go into the visuals that define how we remember songs. These clips show directors, choreographers, and artists collaborating to create images as iconic as the music itself.
The 1950s in Music
The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, the explosion of bebop jazz, and the rise of electric blues. Artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Miles Davis were reshaping popular music, while behind the scenes, Sam Phillips was experimenting at Sun Studio and Atlantic Records was capturing the raw energy of rhythm and blues. Footage from this era is exceptionally rare — most of what survives comes from early television appearances, newsreels, and the occasional home movie.
No music video clips from the 1950s yet — we're working on it.