Popular Music 1950-1980 Throughout America’s history, the pattern of popular music has been quite divergent. As trends altered, so did the music people commonly listened to. However, during the timespan between 1950 and 1980, there were four genres that seemed to be more popular than others. These four included Tin Pan Alley, country music, music with strong African American influence, and contemporary styles. Without these popular music categories, this time period would not be the same. Though this category’s prime time was in the early 1900’s, Tin Alley Pan still remained quite popular throughout the 1950’s. Tin Alley Pan produced songs of entertainment, escape, and amusement. The textbook states, “These included sentimental love songs,
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Though there are many different types of country music, the ones that were popular during this period were the Nashville Sound and contemporary country. The Nashville Sound, most popular during 1957-1971, originated in the Grand Ole Opry. Country artists all around soon strived to perform in Nashville. As these innovations quickly spread like wildfire, the Nashville Sound earned the title of being one of the most popular sounds of music during this time period. Contemporary country was also popular during this time. Contemporary country gained its popularity as many successful artists, such a Hank Williams and Billie Monroe, shared their unique style in the form of country music. Having folk roots, contemporary country still remains one of the most popular music genres in …show more content…
Rock music gained popularity in the 1950’s as “underground, antiestablishment, protest music” (Willoughby). This was the music for the “rebels” and quickly became a fad. From rock, derived rockabilly. Rockabilly is cross between country music and rock. Far from the previous genres mentioned, Rap/Hip-Hop also became popular during the later years of this time period. As a form of contemporary music, hip-hop thrived in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Listeners were attracted by the funky beats and different was of performing lyrics and rhymes. Today, these types of music still remain
Though there are many different types of country music, the ones that were popular during this period were the Nashville Sound and contemporary country. The Nashville Sound, most popular during 1957-1971, originated in the Grand Ole Opry. Country artists all around soon strived to perform in Nashville. As these innovations quickly spread like wildfire, the Nashville Sound earned the title of being one of the most popular sounds of music during this time period. Contemporary country was also popular during this time. Contemporary country gained its popularity as many successful artists, such a Hank Williams and Billie Monroe, shared their unique style in the form of country music. Having folk roots, contemporary country still remains one of the most popular music genres in …show more content…
Rock music gained popularity in the 1950’s as “underground, antiestablishment, protest music” (Willoughby). This was the music for the “rebels” and quickly became a fad. From rock, derived rockabilly. Rockabilly is cross between country music and rock. Far from the previous genres mentioned, Rap/Hip-Hop also became popular during the later years of this time period. As a form of contemporary music, hip-hop thrived in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Listeners were attracted by the funky beats and different was of performing lyrics and rhymes. Today, these types of music still remain