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What time of music became the dominent form popular in late 1950 and 1960s?

Rock and roll became the dominant form of popular music in the late 1950s and 1960s. It originated in the United States and quickly spread to other parts of the world, becoming a major influence on popular culture and society. Rock and roll combined elements of blues, rhythm and blues, and country music, and was characterised by its fast tempo, catchy melodies, and rebellious lyrics. Artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard were pioneers of rock and roll and helped to shape its sound and style.

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