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Rock and roll burgeoned in the late 1940s and early 1950s, blending various genres, including blues, rhythm and blues, and country music. Artists like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry became monumental figures, captivating youth culture with their styles and sounds. The invention of the transistor radio allowed these sounds to reach wider audiences, igniting a cultural phenomenon.
The 1960s: Shifting Paradigms and British Invasion
As the 1960s progressed, so did rock music. The Beatles led the British Invasion, transforming American musical landscapes and the public's perception of rock. This period marked a paradigm shift as artists turned from singles to albums as the primary mode of artistic expression, significantly changing the landscape of recorded music.