Alan Freed as Himself

Jimmy Clanton as Johnny Melody

Sandy Stewart as Julie Arnold

Chuck Berry as Himself

Jackie Wilson as Himself

Ritchie Valens as Himself

Jo-Ann Campbell as Herself

Harvey Fuqua as Harvey Fugua

Eddie Cochran as Eddie Cochran

Jimmy Cavallo as Jimmy Cavallo

Herb Vigran as Bill Barnett

Frank Wilcox as Harold Arnold

Barbara Woodell as Mrs. Arnold

Milton Frome as Mr. Martin

Joe Cranston as Band Leader

Martha Wentworth as Mrs. McGillicuddy

Inga Boling as Amy

Robert Foulk as Policeman

Phil Arnold as Call Boy

William Fawcett as Janitor

Dick Elliott as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)

Joe Flynn as Head Usher (uncredited)

Judy Nugent as Blonde Fan (uncredited)

Lili Rosson as Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)

Adriano Celentano as Adriano Celentano (uncredited)