NEWS & MUSIC FACTS
Early 70's music scene
Early 70's music scene the Beatles were breaking up in April 1970, The Jackson 5 were rising as the new pop sensation of the early seventies, while the Motown sound continued to incorporate more funk. This era still featured a lot of lyrically strong songs such as "Imagine" by John Lennon and "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. It also marked the beginning of a more glam-oriented rock such as "Get It On (Bang A Gong) by T. Rex. Some of the early hard rock artists such as Black Sabbath began to appear. The development and influence of Jamaican reggae could be felt in hits by Johnny Nash.
Early 80's music scene​
​​The early eighties marked a recession for the music industry but certain artists such as AC/DC and Pink Floyd enjoyed huge success. The pop charts had tapped out on disco by the end 1981 and began to lean in an adult contemporary direction that deeply embraced Journey and Hall & Oates. The Michael Jackson album Thriller in late 1982, along with the Prince album 1999 helped usher in an era of r&b-spirited dance music. Country music also made a mark, especially with Dolly Parton's hit "9 To 5."
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Early 90's music scene
​Top 40 radio made a big transition in the early 90s toward hip hop, rap and ballads. Mariah Carey emerged as an R&B and pop crossover artist, as the charts became flooded with a more electronic lush arrangements that leaned toward adult contemporary on one hand and edgier dance beats for younger audiences on the other hand. For many people it was all the same processed big business formula and they sought an alternative to this new mainstream.
BORN THIS MONTH IN HISTORY
March 28th 1986 Lady Gaga - Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and actress. Renowned for her image reinventions and versatility, she has achieved immense success in the music industry, selling an estimated 124 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has been recognized by publications like Billboard and Rolling Stone as one of the greatest artists in history.
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March 27th 1969 Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey is a highly acclaimed American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, often referred to as the "Songbird Supreme." Celebrated for her exceptional five-octave vocal range, melismatic style, and distinctive whistle register, she has had a profound impact on the music industry. Her influence is undeniable, evidenced by Rolling Stone ranking her as the fifth-greatest singer of all time in 2023, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in music and pop culture.
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March 1st 1994 Justin Bieber - Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer who gained fame in the late 2000s after being discovered on YouTube. His debut EP, My World (2009), achieved international recognition, establishing him as a teen idol and a prominent figure in contemporary pop music.