What rock music events happened in 1958?

* Elvis Presley is drafted into the United States Army. On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army. He serves for two years, stationed in Germany. While in the army, Presley continues to record music and make movies.

* Chuck Berry releases his debut album. On May 25, 1958, Chuck Berry releases his self-titled debut album. The album features some of Berry's most iconic songs, including "Maybellene," "Roll Over Beethoven," and "Rock and Roll Music."

* Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13-year-old cousin. On December 12, 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown. The marriage causes a scandal and damages Lewis's career.

* Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson die in a plane crash. On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson are killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The crash is often referred to as "The Day the Music Died."

These are just a few of the major events that happened in rock music during 1958. It was a transformative year for the genre, with the rise of new artists and the tragic deaths of three of its biggest stars.