The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s
The music industry experienced some incredible changes during the 60s, from the rise of Beatlemania and British invasion to the Woodstock festival and the influence of psychedelic rock and new genres. The record industry also experienced some…
1559Hippies and the Woodstock Music Festival
The cultural revolution of the 1960s had a significant impact on the music industry and created an entirely new set of subcultures. The hippie subculture was one of the most influential in music during this time, with a new genre known as…
1640Music Festivals in The Sixties
The 1960s was a decade of rebellion and experimentation, as well as political upheaval. In this period, youth culture became much more self-aware, questioning traditional values and morals. The baby boomer generation was coming of age and…
1481Music and Evolution in the 1960s
In the 1960s, pop music continued to evolve and grow in popularity. New genres emerged and older ones expanded their audience with more accessible sounds and subject matter. Simultaneously, new technologies also emerged: transistor radios,…
1179All about the Birth of Pop Music in the 1960s
The 1960s are often referred to as the ‘Greatest Decade’. And just like with most things in life, you can also find several reasons why that is true. Born out of the social upheaval of the 1950s and early ’60s, this period saw numerous…
1025Different Styles of Contemporary Music in the 1960s
The 1960s was the era of rebellion, free love and psychedelic drugs. The music scene reflected this with a wave of new sounds that challenged the rigid traditions of previous decades. New genres emerged, combining traditional roots with new…
1128Drugs and the Connection to Music in the 1960s
From the birth of rock and roll in the 1950s to the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, music had a strong influence on drug use. The use of drugs such as marijuana, LSD, and cocaine soared during this time period. Musicians were often seen as…
1592The Nineteen 70s and Music Festivals
You’re probably thinking, “What do music festivals and the 1970s have in common?” Well, quite a lot as it turns out. The 70s was a period of great change and reinvention for many things, including music festivals. Although music festivals…
1702The 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…
1047Pop 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…
1266The Biggest Raves in Europe including Raindance
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of attending a rave and letting go. Whether you prefer the more underground warehouse events or the glamorous, expensive parties there’s a little something for everyone. The culture of raving has become…
1082American 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…
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