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Notable pop artists include: [[Whitney Houston]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[George Michael]], and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]].

Notable pop artists include: [[Whitney Houston]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[George Michael]], and [[Madonna]].

== History ==

== History ==

Modern pop music grew out of 1950s [[rock and roll]], (for example [[Chuck Berry]], [[Bo Diddley]] and [[Little Richard]]) and [[rockabilly]] (for example [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Buddy Holly]]). In the 1960s, [[The Beatles]] became a famous pop music group. In the 1970s, other styles of music were mixed with pop music, such as [[funk]] and [[soul music]]. Pop music generally has a heavy (strong) beat, so that it is good for dancing. Pop singers normally sing with microphones that are plugged into an [[amplifier]] and a [[loudspeaker]].

Modern pop music grew out of 1950s [[rock and roll]], (for example [[Chuck Berry]], [[Bo Diddley]] and [[Little Richard]]) and [[rockabilly]] (for example [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Buddy Holly]]). In the 1960s, [[The Beatles]] became a famous pop music group. In the 1970s, other styles of music were mixed with pop music, such as [[funk]] and [[soul music]]. Pop music generally has a heavy (strong) beat, so that it is good for dancing. Pop singers normally sing with microphones that are plugged into an [[amplifier]] and a [[loudspeaker]].

In the 1950s, recording companies took [[blues]]-influenced [[rock and roll]] (for example [[Chuck Berry]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 5}} and [[Bo Diddley]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 3}}) and [[rockabilly]] (for example [[Carl Perkins]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 8}} and [[Buddy Holly]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 12}}) and promoted them as pop music. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, record companies took [[folk music]] bands and musicians and helped them to create a new type of music called folk rock or acid rock. Folk rock and acid rock mixed folk music, [[blues]] and [[rock and roll]] (for example [[The Byrds]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 33}} and [[Janis Joplin]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 41}}). In the [[1970s]], record companies created several harder, louder type of blues called [[blues rock]] or [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], which became a type of pop music (for example the bands [[Led Zeppelin]] and [[Judas Priest]]).

In the 1950s, recording companies took [[blues]]-influenced [[rock and roll]] (for example [[Chuck Berry]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 5}} and [[Bo Diddley]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 3}}) and [[rockabilly]] (for example [[Carl Perkins]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 8}} and [[Buddy Holly]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 12}}) and promoted them as pop music. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, record companies took [[folk music]] bands and musicians and helped them to create a new type of music called folk rock or acid rock. Folk rock and acid rock mixed folk music, [[blues]] and [[rock and roll]] (for example [[The Byrds]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 33}} and [[Janis Joplin]]{{sfn |Gilliland |1969 |loc=show 41}}). In the [[1970s]], record companies created several harder, louder type of blues called [[blues rock]] or [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], which became a type of pop music (for example the bands [[Led Zeppelin]] and [[Judas Priest]]).

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a type of [[nightclub]] dance music called [[Disco]] turned into a popular type of pop music. Record companies took an experimental, strange-sounding type of music called [[New Wave]] music from the [[1980s]] and turned it into pop music bands such as ''[[The Cars]].'' In the [[1990s]] record companies took an underground type of hard rock called [[Grunge]] (for example the band [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]). [[Michael Jackson]] was also a very influential artist for pop music. His album, ''[[Thriller (Michael Jackson album)|Thriller]]'', is the best-selling album of all time. He also wrote some other very influential songs, such as "[[Bad (song)|Bad]]", "Give In to Me", "Will You Be There", "Heal the World", "We Are the World", "Black or White", and "[[Billie Jean]]", just to name a few. By the 21st century (after the demise of [[disco]] in the 1980s)  [[Contemporary R&B]] became pop music. Examples of [[Contemporary R&B]] artists that have a wide pop appeal are [[Usher]], [[Beyoncé]], [[Rihanna]], [[Chris Brown (entertainer)|Chris Brown]] and more. Pop rappers [[Flo Rida]] and [[Kesha]] were mainstream in the late 2000s and the early 2010s. Modern pop singers include [[Ariana Grande]], [[Katy Perry]] and [[Lady Gaga]]. [[Nicki Minaj]] blended pop and hip hop in the early 2010s.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a type of [[nightclub]] dance music called [[Disco]] turned into a popular type of pop music. Record companies took an experimental, strange-sounding type of music called [[New Wave]] music from the [[1980s]] and turned it into pop music bands such as ''[[The Cars]].'' In the [[1990s]] record companies took an underground type of hard rock called [[Grunge]] (for example the band [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]). [[Michael Jackson]] was also a very influential artist for pop music. His album, ''[[Thriller (Michael Jackson album)|Thriller]]'', is the best-selling album of all time. He also wrote some other very influential songs, such as "[[Bad (song)|Bad]]", "Give In to Me", "Will You Be There", "Heal the World", "We Are the World", "Black or White", and "[[Billie Jean]]", just to name a few. By the 21st century (after the demise of [[disco]] in the 1980s)  [[Contemporary R&B]] became pop music. Examples of [[Contemporary R&B]] artists that have a wide pop appeal are [[Usher (musician)|Usher]], [[Beyoncé]], [[Rihanna]], [[Chris Brown (entertainer)|Chris Brown]] and more. Pop rappers [[Flo Rida]] and [[Kesha]] were mainstream in the late 2000s and the early 2010s. Modern pop singers include [[Ariana Grande]], [[Katy Perry]] and [[Lady Gaga]]. [[Nicki Minaj]] blended pop and hip hop in the early 2010s.

Many bands and artists are looked as influential in music history, but the English band [[The Beatles]] are the most looked upon band in history because of many of their songs being different types of pop and rock music (even metal and punk). [[Michael Jackson]], [[The Bee Gees]], [[Nirvana (band)]] are many of the artists and bands that look at [[The Beatles]] as a massive influence on their music.

Many bands and artists are looked as influential in music history, but the English band [[The Beatles]] are the most looked upon band in history because of many of their songs being different types of pop and rock music (even metal and punk). [[Michael Jackson]], [[The Bee Gees]], [[Nirvana (band)]] are many of the artists and bands that look at [[The Beatles]] as a massive influence on their music.

File:Amr_Diab_at_World_Music_Awards_2007.jpg|[[Amr Diab]], Egyptian pop star, named "El-Hadaba", for achieving high records sales in the [[Middle East]] and [[Africa]] for the last three decades

File:Amr_Diab_at_World_Music_Awards_2007.jpg|[[Amr Diab]], Egyptian pop star, named "El-Hadaba", for achieving high records sales in the [[Middle East]] and [[Africa]] for the last three decades

File:Bing Crosby 1930s.jpg|Bing Crosby publicity photo, c. 1930s

File:Bing Crosby 1930s.jpg|[[Bing Crosby]] was one of the first artists to be nicknamed "King of Pop" or "King of Popular Music".{{verify source|date=September 2020}}

File:The Beatles arrive at JFK Airport.jpg|The Beatles wave to fans after arriving at Kennedy Airport.

File:The Beatles arrive at JFK Airport.jpg|The 1960s [[British Invasion]] marked a period when the US charts were inundated with British acts such as [[the Beatles]] (pictured 1964).

File:Elton_John_receiving_his_star_on_the_Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg|Known for his flamboyant style and virtuosic piano playing, [[Elton John]] became one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s.

File:Elton_John_receiving_his_star_on_the_Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg|Known for his flamboyant style and virtuosic piano playing, [[Elton John]] became one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s.

File:Whitney Houston Welcome Home Heroes 1 cropped.jpg|Vocally, [[Whitney Houston]] is one of the world's most influential pop vocalists since the 1980s and has been referred to as ''[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|The Voice]]'' for her vocal talent.

File:Whitney Houston (cropped3).JPEG|[[Whitney Houston]] is one of the most successful pop vocalists since the 1980s and has been referred to as ''[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|The Voice]]'' for her vocal talent.

 

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