Influential Pop Artists

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Who was a Folk Artist

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

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

Who was the "King of Pop"?

These bands were a part of the British invasion.

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

The Beatles first went by the band name Smile.

This symbol represents who?

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

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

Who brought the popularity of melisma to popular music?