Please vote as you browse around to help the best rise to the top. Arnold was the logical choice to direct as he had just delivered a massive “hit” for Universal with 1954’s Creature from the Black Lagoon. Released by Universal in 1955 as part of that studio’s wave of sci-fi films produced to capitalize on the newfound fear of nuclear radiation, Tarantula was directed by Jack Arnold.Electric Blues, R&B, Doo Wop, Rockabilly. Confined to the Rhythm & Blues charts early in the decade, rock crosses over to the Pop charts from 1955 onward. Rock & Roll music is born in the 1950's from a fusion of electric blues, country and gospel music.