Although big band legends like Duke Ellington and Count Basie maintained their popularity with performances on television and radio, rock ‘n’ rollers like Elvis Presley (“Jailhouse Rock,” 1957), Sam ...

He produced hits that stood the test of time, like "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog" and a 1957 Christmas album that still circulates on streaming platforms and radio stations every holiday season.

From “Jailhouse Rock,” 1957. Photo courtesy of IMDb. Alannah Myles opens her 1989 song “Black Velvet,” a tribute to Presley, by crooning: “Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell / Jimmy Rodgers on ...

Parents need to know that Jailhouse Rock is the iconic Elvis Presley movie from 1957 that introduced Hollywood to rock-and-roll musicals. The story's about a man sent to prison for manslaughter, and ...

Jailhouse Rock was Elvis’ third film, but the first to really let him cut loose with his mesmerizing energy and physical moves. Those moves — including the pelvic gyrations that already had some ...

In spite of previously noted tremors, last week rock ‘n’ roll looked solid as Gibraltar, and Elvis—with a new stomp-and-holler hit, Jailhouse Rock (RCA Victor)— was perched right on top.

Enjoy these classic tunes from our favorite 1950s musical movies. From ‘Damn Yankees' to ‘Jailhouse Rock,' we love these films!