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1958
1958 in British Music
Cliff Richard breaks through, and British rock and roll finds its first proper star.
Key Events
- •Cliff Richard and the Drifters release 'Move It' — widely considered the first authentic British rock record
- •Connie Francis and Perry Como still dominate mainstream radio
- •The BBC's 'Six-Five Special' brings rock and roll to television
Dominant Genres
Rock & RollPopJazzCountry
Notable Trends
- →British rockers now competing with American imports on equal terms
- →Television begins to rival radio for music discovery
- →The teen market is now a commercial force record labels can't ignore