1950
This genre of music derived from early Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Country music.
Rock & Roll
This British rock band revolutionized the genre with its "invasion" of the United States in the 1960s.
The Beatles
This film collection by George Lucas is seen as the most successful science fiction series of all time.
Star Wars
This 1980s icon started his music career at 5 years old with a music group of siblings. Later would become the king of pop with his jaw-dropping dance moves.
Michael Jackson
This 1990s technological invention sparked a new way for information to be acquired.
Internet
This growing method of travel in the 1950s paved the way for a boom in industry and the development of the suburbs.
Cars
This people group was best characterized by their anti-war protests and desire for peace.
Hippies
This popular music style is remembered for its bright lights, funky dances, and bell bottom pants.
Disco
These two NBA players revolutionized how athletes promote themselves both on and off the court/field.
Magic Johnson & Larry Bird
This genre blends elements of punk rock and heavy metal, often characterized by angsty lyrics, distorted guitars, and a raw, unpolished sound
Grunge
This was the traditional family dynamic of the 1950s shaped the way we view how families should operate
Father goes to work (Head of house)
Mother stays home with kids (Caretaker)
This famous music festival in New York featured some of the greatest artists of its generation, but is also remembered for its controversies.
Woodstock
This style of rock is known for its loud, crude, and political nature. Its also seen as a counterculture to the hippie movement of the 60s.
Punk Rock
This music forum created a brand new way for people to enjoy music from the comfort of their couch.
MTV
This athlete launched the most successful promotion brand in the history of sports while leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles.
Michael Jordan
This American fantasy science fiction horror anthology television series created and presented by Rod Serling, was one of the most popular programs of the 1950s
Twilight Zone
This famous TV show brought an interest to science fiction but is best remembered for its diverse cast.
Star Trek
This genre of rock music known for its complex compositions, musical virtuosity, and experimentation. Artists like Pink Floyd are most closely associated with it.
Progressive Rock
This card trading company burst on to the video game scene and became a gaming giant in the 1980s.
Nintendo
These two artists were on the front lines of the East Coast vs. West Coast hip-hop battle of the 90s.
The Notorious B.I.G. & Tupac Shakur
Rebellious youth, the concept of "teenagers", and the perceived negative influence of rock music, all relate to the rise of this social legal issue
Juvenile Delinquency
This is the first music company owned by an African-American in Detroit. Featured artists like Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, and The Temptations.
Motown
This religion was heavily promoted by Bob Marley and has roots back to Africa and the Caribbean.
Rastafarian
As music became more controversial, this label forced music companies to disclose potentially inappropriate content on their albums.
Parental Advisory (Explicit Content) Labels
This television genre of light-hearted comedy series for young adults to enjoy became the number one TV genre of the 1990s.
Sitcoms