December 7, 1956 – Rock Rock Rock! Hits the Big Screen On this day in 1956, the Alan Freed–produced film Rock Rock Rock! was released — one of the earliest movies built entirely around the explosive new sound called Rock and Roll. Teenagers rushed to theaters to see their favorite artists on the big screen, many for the very first time. The film featured 31-year-old Tuesday Weld, who lip-synched to the voice of Connie Francis, just before Francis became one of the top female vocalists of the lat

137K views · 6.9K reactions | Step back to 1956… when rock ’n’ roll was rising and timeless ballads ruled the charts.  Which of these classic hits brings back the most memories? #50smusic #1950s #throwback #classicsongs #50srock | Jeremy Sherrill | Facebook

242K views · 23K reactions | September 26, 1956- Today is the anniversary of Elvis’ huge homecoming concert at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show in Tupelo. The city welcomed their hometown boy back with a parade through downtown Tupelo where thousands of fans watched the star perform two of his most thrilling songs, “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel”! | Elvis Presley's Graceland | Facebook