Scholars have not been able to agree on a particular point; many point to the 1950s.
Explanation:
Although there is some disagreement on the exact date that genres such as pop and rock and roll began, many point to the 1950s as the possible origin of these. These types of music coincided with the optimism that followed the war, particularly in the United States, with characters such as Elvis Presley. Moreover, the music gained popularity as the large number of baby boomers became teenagers in the following decade. This lead to the music being a vehicle for social and political change, and to become the music of a generation.
