Music history of the United States in the 1950s blues and gospel music; with country and western and Pop. In 1951, Cleveland, Ohio disc jockey Alan Freed began playing rhythm and blues music for a multi-racial audience, and is credited with first using the phrase "rock and roll" to describe the music, though the terms "rocking" and "rolling" were being used in boogie-woogie and religious music for decades before that. The 1950s saw the growth in popularity of the electric guitar (developed and popularized by Les Paul). Paul's hit records like "How High the Moon," and "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise," helped lead to the development of
Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" is the debut single by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult from their eponymous debut album "Blue Öyster Cult". Despite not charting, the song has become a staple at concerts, and is regarded as one of their most famous songs (being featured on ). The song's demo is credited with getting the band signed with Columbia Records. Lead vocals were performed by the band's drummer, Albert Bouchard. The song was further brought to prominence when it was . Additionally, the song was featured on the