Country music, as a termed genre, more or less began back in the 1940s, inspired by countless American folk genres dating back to the 1920s or even earlier. By the time the 1960s rolled around, ...

In the '60s, rock was starting to experiment. These three guitar-heavy songs helped turn the tide of rock in 1967.

The 1960s produced some of the most groove-worthy and transformative music in modern history. This swinging decade created a soundtrack for the massive cultural changes seen throughout the world.

The Twist turns a simple dance into a national obsession, spinning across living rooms, school gyms, and smoky clubs with the same infectious swivel. Chubby Checker’s calm voice rides a rhythm that ...