The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Sixties
The sixties was a period of intense social change. People were challenging old values and traditions, and pop music reflected this. The Beatles, the most successful band of all time, set the benchmark for the genre in the sixties. They paved the…
308Some 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.…
473The 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…
430The 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…
314Garth 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…
409What 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…
394Some of the Amazing Songs of Etta James
Etta James is one of the greatest singers of our time. Her voice is so rich and filled with raw emotion that it has moved even the hardest of listeners to tears. Her songs are filled with passion, sensitivity, and pain. They tackle subjects like…
287Stevie 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…
275Music, Drugs and the Songs they were written for in the 1970s
The 1970s were a transformative period of time for music and culture. New sounds, attitudes, and experiences emerged in response to the tumultuous world around us. The years following the Vietnam War, civil rights movement, sexual revolution,…
539Madonna is probably the Most Successful Female Artist in History
In a recent interview with Vogue, singer and producer Diplo admitted that he would not be collaborating with Madonna again because she is too successful. “I can’t really help someone who won’t help themselves, you know?” he said.…
462Rihanna is Huge and Getting Better
When you think of the word "superstar," images of celebrities like Beyoncé or Jay Z probably come to mind. But some under-the-radar singers may not be as famous as them but have just as much potential to someday become super famous. One such…
320Elvis Presley is The King of Pop and Rock Music
Today, there are countless singers, bands, and groups that have found success with their music and performances. Many artists have dedicated followers who will see them on tour or buy tickets to see them in concert. But while some artists may…
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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