Rare Footage from 1955

1950s

Explore 63 rare behind-the-scenes clips and footage of famous musicians from 1955.

1955 in Music

The year rock and roll exploded into the mainstream. Chuck Berry released 'Maybellene', Little Richard recorded 'Tutti Frutti', and Bill Haley's 'Rock Around the Clock' became the first rock and roll single to top the charts. Elvis Presley signed with RCA, setting the stage for a cultural revolution.

Artists

Dinah WashingtonL.A.B.WeenThe Blue Moon BoysJohnny CashElvis PresleyBuddy HollyEd KingCarl PerkinsY&TElvis PerkinsRare 1950s FootageThe Chuck Wagon GangDon BurrowsLouis ArmstrongThe BandThe Louvin BrothersKelly WillisT.O.K.Dan SaneWanda JacksonThe Righteous BrothersComposerLyricistTex RitterR.E.M.LukeBud ShankKokomo ArnoldFloyd JonesEddie TaylorLefty BatesOdie PayneDon GibsonIan CrawfordHank CochranRideChuck BerryIan StewartKornThe Rolling StonesKeith RichardsStewDuke EllingtonCharlie WattsJazz bandMick JaggerRolling StonesHarry BabasinLittle Willie JohnMidnightJohn JohnsonMichael JacksonMaeBo DiddleyUral ThomasHowlin' WolfJunior ParkerGuitar SlimThe PlattersBessie BanksThe verveRecord shopRhythm and bluesStingPee Wee CraytonLee HazlewoodJeff BeckConcert