The post-war era inspired a Baby Boom in the United States, as advancements in technology and GI wealth propelled the nation to superpower status on many fronts, especially economically.  During the Fifties, adolescents increased in poulation, and the middle class had more leisure time.  Automobiles, television, and radio became more available to the regular citizens...and rock and roll was there to join the rapid rise of American culture.

 

The growing youth culture welcomed the entertainment age with open arms, as further fusion occurred in the new musical form.  Of course, Elvis led the revolution, as he embodied the Southern mixture of white gospel, black gospel, country-western, and the blues.  By the end of the Fifties, rock and roll was producing acts in every state, as young folks listened to the radio, watched the artists on black and white television, and bought the vinyl records.

 

New sub-genres developed, including bee-bop, skittle, greaser, early soul music, and other types that revolved around young love, cars, and dancing.  The jazz world, big band, and the underground beatnik movement also contributed to the formation of rock and roll in the late 50s and early 60s.  Things were about to ignite in a radical way.