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First Blues Record
Mamie Smith records the first blues album, Crazy Blues. This record kick starts the blues obsession of the 1920's. -
First use of electronic guitar
T-bone walker becomes the first person to experiment with the electric guitar. This was the first step towards music as we know it today. -
Developement of BeBop
Dizzy Gillespie of South Carolina revolutionizes trumpet performances creating the BeBop style. -
First popilar R&B song
Crying In The Chapel by The Orioles becomes the first R&B song to ever come close to being in the pop top 10. -
Beetles In America
The legendary Beetles come to America to further their musical influence to the United States. -
Woodstock
The Woodstock music festival takes place. This event had a huge impact on the music culture of not only the decade but most likely all time. This is one of the most influential concerts of all time. -
Number 1 rap album
The bestie Boys' License to kill becomes the first rap album to reach No.1