ABSTRACT
The years between 1959 and 1963 were a time of transition for popular music. Classic rock and roll and doo-wop rhythm and blues formulations had essentially faded from the scene. The music of the teen idols was the most representative example of this turn away from classic rock. Teen idols, the early 1960s' less rebellious version of rock music, continued their chart prosperity. Paul Anka, a talented Canadian who recorded for ABC-Paramount, also wrote hits for other artists. Female artists were also successful during this period. They were not usually categorized as teen idols, but their music followed the same pallid formula. The music of the girl groups and the teen idols, though popular, left little legacy. Production techniques developed by the duo of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller and the innovative Phil Spector, and the catalog left behind by Aldon Music's master songwriters, not only have survived but also continue to have a significant impact.
