Based on African American rhythm and blues music, rock ‘n’ roll became popular in the 1950's. Teens were the primary listeners, and the attitudes towards rock 'n' roll were a clear illustration of the "generation gap" - teens liked it, while parents thought it was satanic. Elvis Presley was a rock ‘n’ roll icon, known as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. Among other popular artists were Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Johhny Cash and Ray Charles.
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