Rare Footage from 1959

1950s

Explore 1 rare behind-the-scenes clip and footage of famous musicians from 1959.

1959 in Music

A devastating year for rock and roll — Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash in February. Miles Davis recorded 'Kind of Blue', arguably the greatest jazz album ever made. Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in Detroit.

Artists

Edith Penrose