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Jan 1, 1430
Renaissance Music
During the 'rebirth of music', intellectuals and artists try to restore the philosophical and artistic ideals of classical antiquity. This favors classical greek and roman styles -
Feb 18, 1562
Counter-Reformation
Pope Puis IV's Attempt in a counter-reformation resulted in changing church music into only having instruments such as the organ. This new religious style saved polyphony. -
Feb 18, 1565
Italian Music
In Italian music, men have begun being castrated to retain a high pitch singing tone. Guess it does man you reach the high notes! -
First Female Composer
Francesca Caccini, they say is the first female composer to perform on a stage in Poland. This was a mix of opera and ballet. -
R&B
In an effort to introduce rhythm and blues to a broader white audience, which was hesitant to embrace “black music,” disc jockey Alan Freed uses the term rock 'n' roll to describe R&B. -
Elvis Presley
With many hit singles, Elvis Presley emerges as one of the world's first rock stars. The sensational rocker enjoys fame on the stages of the Milton Berle, Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan shows. -
The Beatles Break off
It's 1970 and every member of the infamous Beatles has seperated and released an album of their own. -
MIchael Jackson
Michael Jackson releases Thriller, which sells more than 25 million copies, becoming the biggest-selling album in history. -
Compact Disk
Compact discs surpass cassette tapes as the preferred medium for recorded music. Till this very day we still use CD's but it's being replaced with elctronic albums. -
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson suddently dies of cardiac arrestv in Los Angeles, California. His death was days before hisd biggest performance i history and he will be greatly missed.
