Music history of the United States in the 1950s

In the 1950s, the United States saw the rise of teen culture and rock 'n roll, while jazz clubs and ballads were also popular. Many musical styles flourished and combined in the 1940s and 1950s, most likely because of the influence the radio had in creating a mass market for music. World War II caused great social upheaval, and the music of this period shows the effects of that upheaval.