Not parents, not teachers, but music changed the decade of the 1950s. Welcome to the decade in which rock 'n' roll music emerged. Rock 'n' roll changed the world, but it wasn't just the music. Music created a movement. People weren't afraid to be different. The birth of rock 'n' roll has had a major impact on many cultures and societies. When I think of rock 'n' roll music, I think of music as a stepping stone for Americans. I think Rock 'n roll music is a stepping stone for Americans because it reflects the change in America after the war. Everyone was afraid of escaping and being different. Rock and roll music made it cool to be different. During the 1950s no other genre of music was as accepted or despised as rock 'n' roll. The popularity of rock music can also be traced back to the controversies that the music sparked. When rock 'n' roll music hit the white suburbs and became popular among young people, there was trash talk about rock 'n' roll music in the decades that followed. Even though people spoke badly of rock music, the music helped break down racial barriers. Rock music was universal. Music allowed different races to unite on the dance floor. By taking a trip to the 1950s, we will be able to understand the roots of Rock 'n' roll, the famous idols, the fashion sense created by the music and why rock 'n' roll sparked so much controversy during the 1950s .Before we explore The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll, we must first reflect on other sounds that influence this musical genre. The sounds of blues, country, jazz and gospel music played a huge role in the birth of rock 'n' roll. The creation of different musical genres mixed together created a loud, fast and liberating sound that mainly… a medium of paper… White America was furious due to the emergence of rock and roll music. Parents called radio stations to convince disc jockeys to stop playing rock and roll music, but the stunt also affected the economy. Most of the money was made by rock and roll artists. Many parents criticized rock and roll, but the music brought people of many cultures together. Works Cited Cayton, Mary. Rock and roll. Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll Music in the 1950s Ed. NewYork: Gale United States History.Miller, Jim. The Rolling Stones. New York: Rolling Stones Press, 1976. Palmer, Robert. Rock&Roll. New York, New York: Harmony Press, 1995. Smith, Isabel. “History of music”. Rock and Roll Music Stories of the 1950s Ed. New York: Plume, 1989. 87-95.Williams, Peter. Encyclopedia of American Social History Ed. New York: Gale History of the United States,1993.