music timeline

By JYY
  • Blues

    Blues
    Blues is a music genre and musical form that originated amongst African-Americans in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues has incorporated spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads from the African-American culture.
  • Jazz

    Jazz
    The first form of pop music in USA, 1920s, often include brass instrument. They also have dissonant harmonies and danceable.
  • Rock 'n' Roll

    Rock 'n' Roll
    Rock 'n' Roll has complex style, with diverse subgenres. They have heavy beat, catchy chorus and consonant harmonies.
  • Etta James

    Etta James
    James Etta Hawkins, known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter who performed in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and soul. She born in January 25, 1938 and died at January 20, 2012. Her top three songs were 'Tell mama', 'Sunday kind of love' and 'Trust in me' She was most popular in mid-1960s.
  • B.B King

    B.B King
    Riley B. King, known professionally as B. B. King, was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He born in September 16, 1925 and died May 14, 2015. His top 3 songs were 'The thrill is gone', 'Why I sing the Blues' and 'Chains and Things'. He was most popular at late 1960s
  • Funk&Disco

    Funk&Disco
    Funk: evolved from jazz, symbol of self-
    expression in the Black community
    Disco: Originated in underground clubs,
    brought a new focus on catchy beats.
    in 70's to 80's
  • Eric Clapton

    Eric Clapton
    Eric Patrick Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. He was born in March 30, 1945. His top three songs are 'Cocaine', 'Layla' and 'Crossroad'. He was most popular in 1980s.
  • Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson is known as 'King of Pop'. He born August 29, 1958, and died June 25, 2009 . His top 3 songs are 'Billie Jean, 'Rock with you' and 'Beat it'. He was most popular in early and mid-1980s.
  • Jay-Z

    Jay-Z
    Jay-Z is known as one of the world's best selling music artists. He also has won 24 Grammy Awards, the tenth-most of all time and most awarded for any hip hop artist jointly with Kanye West. He's top 3 songs are 'Show me what you got', 'Anything', 'Holy Grail'. He was most popular in 1998.
  • Rap

    Rap
    Rap is music style that incorporating original poetry(rhythmic/rhythmic speech) over a steady beats in 1990s to 2000s. Rap's genre is hip-hop music.
  • Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar regarded as one of the most influential artist of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting. He's top 3 songs are 'Alright', 'Humble' and 'The blacker the Berry'. He was most popular in early 2000s
  • Britney Spears

    Britney Spears
    Britney Spears, known as 'Queen of Pop', born in December 2, 1981. His top 3 songs are 'Toxic', 'Oops!... I did it again' and 'Gimme more'. She was most popular in 2003.
  • Beyoncé Knowles

    Beyoncé Knowles
    Beyoncé Knowles is known as 'Queen Bey'. She born in September 4, 1981. She received 32 Grammys, most received by female artist. Her top 3 songs are 'Crazy in Love', 'Single Ladies' and 'Irreplaceable'. She was most popular at mid- 2000s.
  • Nicki Minaj

    Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj is know as 'Queen of Rap'. She got several Grammy awards and also got 'American music award. She was most popular at 2010s