1950s Bands and Singers on Tour 2026

Hula hoops, poodle skirts, drive-in movies, and the Mickey Mouse Club were just some of the fads that came out of the 1950s. One fad that didn't go away was rock and roll music. Some of the most popular music artists from that decade are still touring today. Take a look and please enjoy some music while you're here.

The Coasters

Infusing sound and humor, The Coasters produced numerous hits including "Along Came Jones," "Charlie Brown," "Love Potion #9" and their #1 hit "Yakety Yak."

Winner of several awards, The Coasters became the first group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Although no original members are with the group, todays performers give off the same sound and energy as the original including the trademark bass sound.

Wayne Newton

Wayne Newton (aka Mr. Las Vegas) got his career start performing in Las Vegas with his brother in 1959. His talent and voice were enough to land him as a guest on The Jackie Gleason Show, and he even appeared as an opening act for Jack Benny.

From there, he went on to score major hits like "Danke Schoen" followed by "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" and "Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast." A headline act in Las Vegas, Newton also continues to tour.

The Drifters

Formed in 1953 by George Treadwell and Clyde McPhatter, the Drifters made their mark on music history with such hits as "Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," and "There Goes My Baby." The band saw many member changes over the years, but kept their unique sound. In 1988 they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Considered by Rolling Stone magazine to be one of the top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, the band continues to flourish. Although none of the original members remain, the current band still wows audiences with their nostalgic music.

Willie Nelson

Trying to establish himself as a song writer in the 1950s, Willie Nelson saw success with songs like "Night Life" and "Family Bible" His career took a turn when Patsy Cline recorded his country song "Crazy." Although he did some of his own musical recordings, it wasn't until the 1970s that he became a bona fide star with hits like "On the Road Again" and "Always on My Mind."

Now, with over 150 albums recorded under his belt, this nonagenarian continues to tour bringing his country style music to his fans.

The Platters

Inducted both into the the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, The Platters were originally created by Herb Reed in 1953. The group dominated the music scene with early hits like "Only You" and "The Great Pretender," then later with additional hits including "My Prayer" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes."

For over 70 years The Platters music has entertained audiences and while none of the original members are still with the group, today's incarnation brings just as much joy to the stage as the original members.

Frankie Avalon

Frankie Avalon began his music career as a trumpet player before venturing into singing. After an appearance on American Bandstand, Avalon's tune "DeDe Dinah" went on to sell over a million copies.

Not only did Avalon have hit songs like "Why" and "Venus," he also had a successful movie career starring alongside Annette Funicello is a series of Beach Party movies as well as making history by performing "Beauty School Drop Out" in the film Grease. This former teen idol still causes the ladies to swoon as he performs live on stage.

If you're interested in seeing any of the above bands or singers, check their website to get their current concert and ticket information.

Although considered oldies by today's standards, these musicians brought forth a new kind of music in the 1950s that can still be enjoyed and appreciated today.