The 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…
310Pop Music Genres that were Born in The 1980s
In the 1980s, there was no genre quite like pop music. It was a decade of experimentation and reinvention, with old ideas combined in new ways and sounds that had never been heard before. The result was a glut of pop sub-genres that would go on…
394The Rise and Fall of Whitney Houston
The tragic death of pop icon Whitney Houston in 2012 left the world mourning the loss of a star renowned for her incomparable voice and spellbinding stage presence. An Oscar-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning musician, and one of the…
492Garth Brooks is a Country Music Legend
Known as much for his charity work as he is for his award-winning music. Garth Brooks is one of the most beloved and influential country music stars in history. With his eye on changing the world and not just making hits, Brooks continues to do…
412Sir Cliff Richard is a 250 million Record Act
Sir Cliff Richard is a self-made man in every sense of the word. A new biography, Cliff: The True Story Of Sir Cliff Richard, details his life from a struggling postwar kid in post-war London to the Queen’s favorite uncle and one of…
318American versus British Contemporary Rock
The American and British music scenes are very different. While both cultures have produced successful rock bands in their respective territories, the nature of their music is quite dissimilar. American-style rock music has a heavier and more…
299Radiohead Has Everything in the Right Place for Contemporary Rock
When it comes to the music industry and new artists, almost everyone has heard of them. The thing is, however, that not many people have listened to their music. This seems to be a common misconception with bands such as Radiohead, who are…
261Here is what you Need to Know About Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a successful businesswoman and one of the richest women in the entertainment industry. She has built an empire as a singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and real estate mogul. Most people know her love for country music and her…
453The 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…
385What is Country Rock Music in America?
Country rock is a subgenre of American roots music that blends the sounds of country and rock. It's not a new hybrid genre, but rather an expansion of its own origin. The history of country rock music can be traced back to the early 1970s when…
398Lionel Ritchie was Always Dancing on The Ceiling
When you are a child, the world is your playground. Every day, you see something new and exciting, and your imagination runs wild. There is no fear of failure or error, simply fun and excitement. As you get older, this changes. The world becomes…
247Stevie Wonder Gave R & B a Huge Boost
In the 1960s, rock and roll bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, and Creedence Clearwater Revival gained a massive following. The genre proved so popular that record labels began signing new groups almost every week. One…
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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