The Renaissance period is called by this name because at that time, people started taking an interest in the learning of ancient times, in particular, the learning of Ancient Greece and Rome. The Renaissance was seen as a "rebirth" of that learning.
One of the most successful british rock n' roll musicians was Tommy Steele, who was known as The British Elvis. Sir Cliff Richards was another of the most prominent artists of that era. Other names are Marty Wilde, Johnny Gentle, Vince Eager, Adam Faith and Duffy Power.
