After many of the detrimental effects of World War II, the 1950s were a time of musical change that reflected societal dynamics and traditional norms and values. Many factors contributed to this transformation. For example, the civil rights movement exacerbated many racial tensions, and the music produced therefore manifested this tension in itself. Rock-n-roll and R&B music universalized music typically associated with African Americans, and many African American musicians became famous; however, as with any relatively widespread success, many musicians also missed their opportunities due to the same racial segregation. While "radical" genres such as R&B and rock-n-roll laid the foundation for future forms of music, standard pop, jazz, and country music adhered to traditional values ​​and thus continued to maintain their popularity amid phenomena such as Elvis. Infatuation. Aptly named the Rock & Roll generation, the 1950s saw the birth and rise of rock-n-roll and rockabilly (one of the first styles of rock-n-roll). However, this musical revolution would never have been possible without the invention of the electric guitar by Les Paul in 1952 (1). The solid-body electric guitar produced a distinct sound, unlike any other instrument at that time; as a result, it is on this unique sound that rock-n-roll music developed its entire basis. Today, the Les Paul guitar (now owned by the famous Gibson guitar company) remains one of the most famous electric guitars not only in America, but also in the world, along with the Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster. With the advent of the electric guitar, Carl Perkins was a pioneer in establishing rock music, and his particular country...... middle of paper ...... it is a very important musical genre . By the end of World War II, classic, vocal-driven pop replaced big band/swing, although orchestras often accompanied the singers to provide depth. Around 1955, Mitch Miller began to lay the groundwork for the development of pop music (6). Incorporating many traditional genres, such as country, R&B, and folk music, into standard popular music, Miller had several of his label's most famous artists produce songs that adhered to the style of pop traditions. Miller himself often used innovative arrangements featuring orchestral instruments or non-traditional sound effects. As a result, Miller's work helped maintain the popularity of more traditional musical genres of the time. Another extremely important pop artist was Patti Page (7), whose music would become one of the most popular songs of the decade..