Rare Footage from 1956

1950s

Explore 3 rare behind-the-scenes clips and footage of famous musicians from 1956.

1956 in Music

Elvis Presley's breakthrough year — 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Don't Be Cruel', and 'Love Me Tender' dominated the charts. James Brown made his recording debut, and the Sun Records stable of artists was reshaping popular music from Memphis.