Bill Haley (1925–1981) American rock and roll musician, credited by many with first popularizing this form of music in the early 1950s. 

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist and songwriter 

Carl Perkins (Carl Lee Perkins, 1932–1998): The American pioneer of rockabilly, country, and rock and roll music famous for writing and recording "Blue Suede Shoes" 

Vincent Eugene Craddock (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971), known as Gene Vincent, was an American rock-and-roll musician who pioneered the style of rockabilly 

Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the pioneers of rock and roll 

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century 

Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 – October 28, 2022) was an American country music and rock and roll pianist, singer, and songwriter 

Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll 

Edward Ray Cochranˈ October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960) was an American rock and roll musician 

John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter 

Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, lead guitarist and co-founder of the Crickets 

Wanda LaVonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937)is an American singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country, and gospel.  

Charles Anthony Graci (May 14, 1936 – December 16, 2022), known professionally as Charlie Gracie, was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer and guitarist. His biggest hits were "Butterfly" and "Fabulous", both in 1957. 

Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr. (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. 

Duane Eddy (April 26, 1938 – April 30, 2024) was an American guitarist. 

Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer and actress. 

Neil Sedaka ( March 13, 1939 – February 27, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Beginning his music career in 1957 

Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads 

Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway 

Hillbilly Moon Explosion is a Swiss rockabilly band founded in 1999. The group is known for a versatile mix of rock and roll, jump blues, swing, country, roots rock and surf music elements