Some of the Biggest Selling Acts in the Seventies
In the 1970s, punk and New Wave began to shift the emphasis away from long-haired, heavy-rock acts. And while there were still plenty of stadium rockers and glam bands around, a new breed of singer-songwriter was beginning to take center stage.…
350The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Eighties
The 1980s was a decade of excess and pop music was no exception. The period was marked by the dominance of new wave, followed by an explosion of teen pop, or bubblegum, as it's also known. The decade gave rise to some of the biggest pop music…
222The Biggest Girl Bands in the Nineties
Girls will always be the most loyal of fans. Throughout the decades, it’s been the fairer sex that has kept a steady stream of support for boy bands and their respective solo artists. However, around two decades ago, there was an avalanche of…
331Ed Sheeran is a Modern Day Recording Genius
Ed Sheeran’s third album, ‘÷’, has smashed records by becoming the first album to reach over 500K sales in a week in the UK. With more than 672K album sales worldwide and 312K of those being sold within the first week in the UK alone,…
207Green Day is Just a Big Band!
Green Day is a band that can’t be ignored. Their music has been around for decades, and they have created some of the most unique rock vibes ever heard. While many other bands fade into obscurity, Green Day just keeps getting more popular. So…
212The Road Back to Success of the Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel, music group. They are known for their vocal harmony and have been recorded both as gospel and secular group. They are also well-known for their appearance in the 1985 film, "The Return of…
302British Metal Bands Success in America
The U.K. metal scene has produced some legendary bands over the years. Many of those bands, including Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have achieved huge success around the world. However, despite their global popularity and…
367Legendary Pop Music Bands in the 1970s
The 1970s was a decade that saw the rise of many big pop music bands. From disco to punk rock and everything in between, this was the decade that put groups like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys out of favor. In their place…
355The Biggest American Solo Artists in Eighties Music
If you’ve paid attention to popular music over the years, you’re likely aware that being a solo artist isn’t easy. It takes a lot of work and dedication to make it as a solo artist in any genre of music. The eighties were no different, but…
254The Biggest American Bands in the Eighties
The 1980s were a time of excess in America. President Reagan’s budget-friendly policies, termed “Reaganomics,” encouraged businesses to increase their profits by cutting costs and streamlining production processes. This trickle down…
261The Biggest Solo Artists Globally in the Eighties
The 1980s were a dynamic decade for music, with new genres breaking through and old ones reaching new heights of commercial success. After punk and post-punk paved the way in the late 1970s, alongside disco and funk, there was a wave of new…
271The Biggest Albums Sold in The 1980s
Shortly after the invention of the phonograph, music was recorded as a premium product to be bought and sold. The first-ever record sold in 1890 for 50 cents. It wasn’t until the 1980s that albums became something other than collectors’…
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Hippies and the Woodstock Music Festival
Music Festivals in The Sixties
The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Sixties
The Birth of The Beatles and Beatlemania
The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s