Top 10 Most Influential 1950s Rock 'N' Roll Songs

The Top Ten

1 Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

No song defined the 50s and rock music better. This is a rock n roll anthem. The only rock song sent to space. That says it all.

2 Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & the Comets

3 Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

4 Tutti Frutti - Little Richard

5 Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry

6 Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly

7 Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps

8 Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley

9 Rocket 88 - Ike Turner

Let's give the credit of rock and roll to this one. The ancestor of rock and metal music.

10 Mess Around - Ray Charles

The Contenders

11 Honey Don't - Carl Perkins

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