Who was popular in the 1950s?

Elvis Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. He was (and still is) a cultural icon commonly referred to as “The King of Rock n’ Roll” or just “The King”. His most popular songs are “Hound Dog”, “All Shook Up”, and “Heartbreak Hotel”. The majority of his songs were hits. He was in some movies. He had a total of 14 Grammy nominations and 3 wins. He has been inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. His mansion known as “Graceland” is a common tourist attraction in Tennessee and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

Little Richard is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll in the 1950s. His most famous hits are “Long Tall Sally”, “Keep A Knockin’”, and “Tutti Fruitti”. He was one of the first group of artists who were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and received the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award and many other awards and honors throughout his life.

Marilyn Monroe was a famous actress, also a sex symbol. She starred in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How To Marry A Millionaire using a “dumb blonde” persona as a comedic effect. She also worked as a model and was one of the sex symbols at the time. She was a film producer and sunder as well. She won four Golden Globes and two BAFTA awards, as well as many others. She sang the popular song “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend”.

Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress. Starred in Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Wait Until Dark. She also was in the Broadway play Gigi. She was a British actress who was trained in ballet and also worked as a model. She is one of the few actresses to have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and a Tony Award.