- History of Pop Music - Taha Zerri & Marc Roma -

  • Cinderella Premier

    The classic Disney movie called “Cinderella” premiered in Boston.
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    Elvis Presley

    Elvis Presley was born on the 8th of January, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He started very unpopular but grew up to be one of the most popular artists in Rock n’ Roll. On August 16, 1977 he died of a heart failure related to his drug addiction.
  • John F. Kennedy Won

    John F. Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia.
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    Bob Dylan

    Bob Dylan was born on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota. He started performing folk and country songs while he was in college. In 1961 he signed his first recording contract. He was a very popular musical icon in the 20th Century since his songs talked about social and political issues.
  • The Beatles disbanded

    Paul McCartney announced that the Beatles have officially disbanded.
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    Elton John

    Born on March 25, 1947, in England, Elton John's unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. He excelled in music from a young age, and released his first self-titled American album in 1970, making him a huge international star. Some of his most famous hits include "Crocodile Rock," "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Candle in the Wind."
  • Paul McCartney arrested

    Paul McCartney jailed in Tokyo for 10 days on marijuana possession
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    Michael Jackson

    As the "King of Pop," Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 to June 25, 2009) was a best-selling American singer, songwriter and dancer. As a child, Jackson became the lead singer of his family's popular Motown group, the Jackson 5.
  • Batman Grammy Award

    The Batman Theme composed by Danny Elfman wins a Grammy Award for best instrumental composition
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    Madonna

    Madonna was born on August 16, 1958 in Michigan in Bay City. In her music career she sold over 300 million records worldwide, which makes her one of the most selling female artist of all time. That’s why a lot of people call her “The Queen of Pop”.
  • Terrorist attack

    Terrorist attack to the Trade Center in New York (Twin Towers).
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    Beyoncé

    Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award -winning recording artist who ‘s acclaimed for her thrilling vocals , videos and live shows.
    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and winning many of these events by impressing audiences with her singing and dancing abilities.
  • Simon Cowell leaves

    Simon Cowell leaves American Idol.
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    Katy Perry

    Born on the year 1984 in Santa Barbara, California, and raised in a conservative household, Katy Perry initially attempted to break into the music business with a gospel album. Her image radically changed by the time of her 2008 smash single "I Kissed a Girl," from One of the Boys, and she went on to top the charts with the follow-up albums Teenage Dream, Prism and Witness. Perry is also known for her performance during the 2015 Super Bowl
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    Ed Sheeran

    Ed Sheeran was born in February 1991 in Halifax, England. He began playing guitar at a young age and soon after he started writing his own songs. When he was just a teenager, he moved to London to pursue his music.
    Soon after, in January 2011, Sheeran released yet another EP (Extended Plays or singles), as his last as an independent artist.
    Sheeran has sold millions of records, He won Grammys for hits like "Thinking Out Loud" (2014) and "Shape of You" (2017).
  • YouTuber Logan Paul

    Youtube issues youtuber Logan Paul after he posted footage of a suicide victim’s body in Japan.