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Ms. Ferdella/Mr. Leahy - 1950s & 1960s Pop Culture: Music

Learn about popular culture during the 1950s & 1960s to better understand references in S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders.

Music

Just like fashion, music varied tremendously during the 50s & 60s. Rock & Roll emerged and changed music forever. Check out these resources to learn more about music and its influence on culture during this time.

Websites

Elvis Presley is, Quite Simply, the King of Rock & Roll - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 

British Invasion - The People History

Videos/Media

Elvis

Print Sources