The past is strapped to our backs...

January 26th 37 notes | Reblog

against-fascism:

Little Richard, Apollo Theater, 1957

October 20th 104 notes | Reblog

“The King” bedazzles an audience

September 24th 1 note | Reblog

The Moonglows- Alan Freed took them under his wing in 1952- their name derives from his “Moondog” radio persona- and they often appeared in his movies and stage shows as well as on his radio program.

September 24th 19 notes | Reblog

Elvis Presley poses with his guitar in his Army uniform, 1958.

September 23rd 27 notes | Reblog

Buddy Holly

September 13th 35 notes | Reblog

The Isley Brothers, who’s first hit was the 1959 gospel-inspired, frenzied-call-and-response all-time classic roof-raiser “Shout”

September 9th 99 notes | Reblog

One of the most beautiful, heartbreaking voices ever recorded belonged to rock legend Roy Orbison.

August 31st 3 notes | Reblog

August 20th 4 notes | Reblog

Soul and R&B singer Sam Cooke in studio

August 20th 9 notes | Reblog

Elvis Presley sits with parents Gladys and Vernon.

August 19th 1,219 notes | Reblog

Teens selecting music on a jukebox (1950s)

August 12th 1 note | Reblog

[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]

Burnt Toast and Black Coffee- Shorty Long, c. 1956

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