The History Of Pop Music

Pop is a term for any kind of music that emerged in its current form during the late 1950s in the United Kingdom and the United States. The term pop music is very often used interchangeably with music that is more popular, but the latter describes any music which features many different genres and is popular among a large number of people. Pop music is highly respected in almost every society in the world and has an iconic status on which a great deal of imitation is based. The Beatles were famous, not only because they had great talent, but because they broke all kinds of barriers and created an image for themselves as artists who were far from traditional. Pop music, by its very nature, represents an attitude and style that many listeners identify with a sense of youth, a spirit of revolution and freedom, and an identification with the feeling that one gets when they are on an adventure.

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The birth of pop music can be traced back to the first pop hit song, which was “Give Me The Reason.” This was the first single from The Beatles’ album Rubber Soul, and since then, countless numbers of hit songs have come from the group including” Twist and Shout,” “I am a Walrus,” “Happiness Tonight,” and many more. The music from this era also included a wide variety of musical styles and influences, ranging from jazz to country, and from pop to folk music. Most significantly, it was the decade of the 1960s that produced some of the most influential pop music of all time.

The Beatles gained the attention of the music industry with their first single, “All I want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth.” From this single, the world learned about The Beatles and their band, and soon thereafter they achieved worldwide popularity and went to Number One in the UK pop charts. They went on to enjoy worldwide success with albums including” Abbey Road” and “The Day That You Die.” Then, The Beatles broke through America with their self titled album, which reached Number Two on the US pop charts. These successes made The Beatles as one of the most successful and popular groups in history.

A decade later, another group from the UK, This Temper, reached the top of the UK pop charts with “anciesomnia.” These artists also enjoyed massive popularity in the United States, where their music was dubbed “wimpy” due to the sexy lyrics and dance routines. A notable artist from the decade who was popular in both the United Kingdom and the US was Michael Jackson. He had huge hits in both countries with “Thriller” and “Man Together.” In fact, Michael Jackson is the only artist to have two singles reach the top of the US pop charts at the same time, with “Who’s That Girl” and “Billie Jean.”

Throughout the 1970s and the 1980s, a new style of music began to emerge as more sophisticated and pop music with an American twang. The style was called folk music and featured acoustic instruments, traditional folk songs, and an acoustic guitar. Some of the early performers who popularized this style were The Doobie Brothers, The Yardbirds, and Johnny Cash. Many of the acoustic guitarists who became known because of their ability to play incredibly fast were called folksters. Many of the acoustic guitars that came after the folk music years were more electric and had brighter tones.

The decade that followed the 1960s saw a new generation of pop music performers take their fame and influence to the international stage. Britney Spears, Usher, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and many other pop music performers made their way to the forefront of the music industry. One of the biggest stars of the decade was David Bowie, who became famous because of his unique sound, his theatrical performances, and his costume. David Bowie made his debut in the US with his single “Space.” Other popular British pop music performers included Paul Weller, John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, and Simon Cowell.