Good Rockin' Tonight

Soundcheck | May 20, 2011

In the 1950s artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Gene Vincent helped usher in a new genre of music that combined rock 'n' roll, blues, and country. Today: A portrait of the musical movement known as rockabilly. Plus: Brooklyn band, The Antlers, play live in the studio.

And: we hear about New York City Opera's announcement that they're leaving their Lincoln Center home.

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