Disco Music Became Huge in The 70s
The 1970s was a decade of change. A global recession, oil crisis and finally, the first outbreak of pandemic influenza in almost 200 years. The disco soon became a symbol of excess, but music lovers simply could not get enough of it for the next…
881The Birth of Punk Rock in the Late 70s
In the late 1970s, a new type of music began gaining popularity. It was fast and aggressive, as well as simple and unrefined. The songs were filled with angry lyrics and usually lasted no longer than three minutes. This new genre of music came…
797The Biggest Boy Bands in The Nineties
The ‘90s saw a shift in the music scene. Grunge, punk, and alternative rock were well-established genres by the end of the decade, but another type of music started creeping into mainstream culture: boy bands. As new technology became more…
782The 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…
82990s Hip Hop Music in America
Hip-hop has always been a voice for the voiceless, and no time was that more evident than in the 1990s. The decade is widely known as the "Golden Age" of hip-hop music due to the proliferation of artists, albums, and songs that remain classics…
856Different Styles of Contemporary Music in the 90s
In the 90s, there was a lot of music to listen to. New genres emerged, and you had your pick of what you wanted to listen to. But some of these genres faded away with time, while others remained popular to this day. Below is a list of the most…
875Radiohead 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…
561What Happened to The Stone Roses?
The Stone Roses’ career trajectory is one of the most unusual and fascinating in music history. Despite being contemporaries of bands like Oasis, Blur and New Order, the Stone Roses left all of those bands for dead with their second album.…
583Garth Brooks is The Biggest Selling Country Star
With over 128 million albums sold worldwide and record-breaking tour dates throughout the ‘90s and 2000s, Garth Brooks is one of the most successful country singers of all time. Having sold more than 25 million albums in the U.S. alone, this…
750Here 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…
850The 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…
710What 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…
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