This is the music that started it all! Today we celebrate the rock and roll pioneers of the 1950s, followed by a set of rock and roll songs from that decade (and the early 60s) covered by The Beatles.

For each Beatle song, I have listed the original artist.

Memories … That’s What We’re All About

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Rock and Roll Pioneers +

Chuck Berry – Coasters – Crickets
Little Richard – Fats Domino
Danny & The Juniors – Elvis Presley
EARLY BEATLES
Isley Brothers
Wilbert Harrison / Little Richard
Barrett Strong – Shirelles
Carl Perkins – Marvelettes