Music is an art form that has always accompanied mankind.but which, over the last seventy years, has undergone an incredible transformation both stylistically and technologically. From the 50s to the present day, music has followed and influenced change. social, cultural and political world, giving voice to generations of artists and listeners.
50s
It was the decade of rock and rolll, a genre that revolutionized popular music and spawned icons such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Rock’n’roll it was the music of youthful rebellion, freedom and energy, which contrasted with the more traditional and conservative music of the time. Rock and roll also pioneered the fusion of various musical genres such as blues, country, gospel and jazz.
60s
Decade of the hippie protest movement, Civil Rights and the Cold War. The music reflected these themes with perfect, pacifist and psychedelic songs. Some of the more representative groups and artists of this period were The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd. The music of the 60s also experimented with new sounds and recording techniques through the use of electric and electronic instruments.
70s
Years of disco, glam rock, punk rock and hard rock music. Disco music was predominantly dance music, circulating in discotheques and on the radio with punchy rhythms and catchy melodies. Some of the best-known names of this genus were Bee Gees, Village People, Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor. PThe most prominent representatives of glam rock were David Bowie, T. Rex and Queen..
Punk rock instead, it was an aggressive, non-conformist form of rock. Sex Pistols, Ramones and Clash they were among the most influential groups in this movement.
Hard Rock it was a harder and more powerful variety of rock. Among the most famous groups of this genre were Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.
80s
The 80s was the decade of the new wave, pop music, heavy metal and hip hop.. There new wave was a general term for a number of musical genres derived from punk rock but with different influences such as electronic music, reggae, funk and soul. Some of the more important bands in this vein were Blondie, Talking Heads, the Police and Duran Duran..
Pop was the most commercial and successful music of the time., which relied on catchy melodies and complex arrangements. Among the most popular performers of this genre were Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince and Whitney Houston.
Heavy metal it was an even more extreme and complex form of hard rock, characterized by dark or fantasy themes. One of the most representative groups of this genre were Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest and Slayer.
Hip-hop it was musical culture was born in African American neighborhoods in the United States., which combined rap, DJing, graffiti and breakdancing. Some of the movement’s best-known titles were Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and NWA.
90s
the 90s were a decade of grunge, techno, britpop and rap. Grunge was an alternative rock style that mixed elements of punk rock and hard rock with dark and disillusioned lyrics. Grunge was born in Seattle, USA and had the most famous bands are Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains.
Techno was a form of electronic music based on synthetic and repetitive rhythms., often influenced by industrial music and house music. Techno originated in Detroit, USA. pioneering artists such as Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Sanderson.
Britpop was a current of British rock., which was inspired by the musical tradition of the United Kingdom, especially beat, mod and glam rock. Britpop began as a reaction to the dominance of American music. the most famous bands are Oasis, Blur, Pulp and Suede.
rap it was a form of hip hop that focused on the words of rappers, often involved in social or political activities. Rap originated in the United States but has spread throughout the world, spawning various sub-genres and regional styles. Some of the most famous rappers of this period were Tupac Shakur, Notorious BIG, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Jay-Z.
2000s
The 2000s was the decade of Italian popular music, Latin American music, pop rock.. Italian popular music was a form of music that rediscovered Italy’s musical roots, blending them with contemporary and international influences. Some of the most representative artists of this genre were Fabrizio De Andre, Lucio Dalla, Francesco De Gregori and Pino Daniele.
latin music it was a form of music that enriched the sounds and cultures of Latin America, from reggaeton to salsa, from bachata to merengue. Some of the most famous artists of this genre were Shakira, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez.
Pop rock was a form of music that combined elements of pop and rock.creating catchy and accessible songs. Some of the most popular bands of this genre were V Coldplay, U2, Green Day and Maroon 5.
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