Rare Footage from 1955

1950s

Explore 35 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

Bud ShankKokomo ArnoldFloyd JonesEddie TaylorLefty BatesOdie PayneDon GibsonIan CrawfordHank CochranRideR.E.M.Chuck BerryIan StewartKornThe Rolling StonesKeith RichardsStewDuke EllingtonCharlie WattsJazz bandMick JaggerRolling StonesHarry BabasinLittle Willie JohnMidnightJohn JohnsonMichael JacksonMaeBo DiddleyUral ThomasHowlin' WolfJunior ParkerY&TGuitar SlimThe PlattersBessie BanksThe verveElvis PresleyRecord shopRhythm and bluesStingPee Wee CraytonComposerJeff BeckConcert