Influential Pop Artists

Who brought the popularity of melisma to popular music?

Who was instrumental for developing ARENA ROCK the way it is today?

This artist is known for his different song writing and protest songs.

Who was the "King of Pop"?

These bands were a part of the British invasion.

This artist re-indroduced American blues to the masses and became one of the best selling artists of all time.

which artist/ band brought brought the use of world music to popular "western" music?

The British Invasion is when British bands were more popluar than American bands through out the world popular culture.

Who is considered "Tha Hardest Working Man In Show Business"?

This artist is known for blending a variety of musical genres and challenging social and racial boundaries.

This person created a stage character and opened up the possiblities for other future artists.

Who was a Folk Artist

This artist was know for stripped down music and drum beats that were later used in the creation of rap and hip hop.

This band brought a whole new way of recording into the main stream.

This symbol represents who?

Elvis Preseley was known as the King of Rock and Roll.

This artist was #1 in showmanship and invented moves still used and recognized today.

The Beatles first went by the band name Smile.