Somehow, the 1940s are almost a century away. The decade, which saw the world go to war for a second time and the fall of the German Nazis, was also an exhilarating time for music. In some ways, it ...

Rock 'n' roll didn't just appear out of thin air, rather, it appeared out of the inspiration brought on by these three staples from the 40s.

It was a great time in the country’s history. World War II was over. The music was jazzy, brassy, upbeat and swing. And it was as if the whole nation was tuned in to the same sound. The bands were big ...

Margaret Whiting, a recording star of the 1940s who had a long career as one of the most respected and enduring singers of classic popular songs, died Tuesday at a retirement home in Englewood, N.J.

For some, it's the swing music. For others, it's the chance to dress up in period 1940s clothing. And for history buffs, it's a chance to soak in some World War II atmosphere. The city of Frederick's ...