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Term "pop music" was coined
Meant piece of music that had popular appeal. -
First major pop stars emerge
First major pop stars were the crooners of the 1930s and 1940s, such as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. These stars were were considered the first modern pop stars, with screaming teenage fans. -
Modern form origination
Derived from rock n' roll. Genre is eclectic, and often uses hooks, repeated choruses, and melodic tunes. -
How it started
Began with the publishing of sheet music. During this time, Americans turned to their pianos for entertainment. -
Rise of rock and roll
Teens found interest in rock and roll music, and Elvis Presley became a global star. The Beatles gained much fame after Elvis, and they set the standard for pop music. -
Pop music charts are created
During this year, the first top twenty was recorded. At this time, "teenagers" really came into being, as prior to this time, there wasn't really a set stage between childhood and adulthood. -
Beatles' influence on pop music
The Beatles' melodies and harmonies influenced pop music in the 1970s, the biggest star emerging from that time period being Elton John. -
Rise of boy bands
The 1990s was the time of boy bands. These manufactured acts consisted of young male singers who were given catchy lyrics and arrangements. The most notable boy bands of the '90s included N'SYNC and the Backstreet Boys. -
Pure pop music
Following the death of Michael Jackson, pure pop music , as opposed to hip-hop, R&B, or rock influence, comes back after about a ten-year hiatus -
Teen pop
Many teen pop singers have risen to fame during this time period, such as Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, One Direction. Many of these teen pop stars got their start on popular kids channels like Disney and Nickelodeon.
