Music, 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,…
1746The 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’…
1148The Biggest Solo Artists in the Nineties
The 1990s was a great time for music. New genres emerged, such as grunge and hip-hop, while others like pop and rock peaked in terms of popularity thanks to the rise of boy bands and girl groups. The decade also saw solo artists become more…
1103Country Rock and the Success of Taylor Swift
Country music has become a more diverse genre than ever before. From traditionalist hat acts to Nashville pop stars, there’s something for just about any kind of country fan. Even so, the format hasn’t seen as much crossover success recently…
1259Pink Floyd and the Dark Side of the Moon
The album The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973 and is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The record was so popular that it has sold over 50 million copies as of 2018, with international sales exceeding 100 million…
972Queen and their Musical Legacy
The iconic band Queen has influenced generations of music lovers with their unique sound and style. Both their music and image have been credited with breaking down barriers in the New Romantic movement, which emerged from the post-punk rock…
1832Still Going Strong - The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones continue to show no signs of slowing down. Although their original career peak came in the 1960s, when they released a string of classic singles such as "Satisfaction" and "Paint It Black" and toured the world on “The Bigger…
938Take That were the new Beatles
The release of Take That’s album and tour of the same name in 1992 is often cited as one of the first instances of a new boy band taking the world by storm. Unlike their counterparts and predecessors, who had struggled to gain recognition and…
979Elton John and His Amazing History
Elton John is an English singer-songwriter, author and philanthropist with a career spanning over five decades. As a musician he has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful recording artists in history. He has…
950What Happened to The Happy Mondays?
The Happy Mondays were one of the most successful and influential bands to emerge from the Madchester scene in the late 1980s. They signed to Warner subsidiary Reprise Records and released their debut album in 1990, which reached number three on…
952Taylor Swift, her rise to Fame and Fortune
In the last decade, we have seen an unprecedented level of influence on social media and online platforms. The millennial generation has led to a spike in digital usage, as this generation is glued to their smartphones and social media accounts.…
1089R & B made Michael Jackson The King of Pop
Michael Jackson is the King of Pop and one of the best-selling artists in history. His revolutionary music and dance style have inspired the world and changed the landscape of popular culture forever. As a child, Michael was a fan of music,…
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