Rock and roll originated in the 1940s, primarily based on African-American music such as blues, jazz and rhythm and blues, and influenced by country and Western acts. Early rock and roll pioneers include Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Little Richard, and Bill Haley & His Comets.
The genre gained significant popularity in the 1950s with the emergence of artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Jerry Lee Lewis. These artists helped to bring rock and roll to a wider audience, and their music was frequently played on the radio and in jukeboxes.
Rock and roll quickly became a symbol of youth culture and rebellion, and it inspired a new generation of musicians. By the end of the 1950s, rock and roll had become one of the most popular genres of music in the United States.