The 1960s & 1970s
This British band took America by storm in 1964 with hits like "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
Who are The Beatles?
This pop superstar released "Thriller" in 1982, the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This singer’s hits include "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance," and she’s known for wild costumes.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This genre, born in the Bronx in the 1970s, includes MCing, DJing, and breakdancing.
What is hip-hop?
This singer holds the record for most Grammy wins (32)!
Who is Beyoncé?
This 1969 music festival became legendary for its peace, love, and performances by Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
What is Woodstock?
This 1985 charity song, featuring dozens of stars, raised money for famine relief in Africa.
What is "We Are the World"?
This 2012 Korean pop song became the first K-pop hit to top US charts.
What is "Gangnam Style" by PSY?
This genre, featuring fiddles and banjos, includes stars like Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash.
What is country music?
In 1981, this music channel launched, playing music videos 24/7.
What is MTV?
This Queen song, released in 1975, is famous for its stomping beat and is often played at sports events.
What is "We Will Rock You"?
This grunge band, led by Kurt Cobain, had hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in the '90s.
Who is Nirvana?
This Canadian rapper broke records with his 2016 album "Views."
Who is Drake?
This electronic dance music (EDM) genre became huge in the 2010s, with artists like Calvin Harris.
What is house or EDM?
This 1985 charity concert featured Queen, U2, and David Bowie to raise money for famine relief.
What is Live Aid?
This disco group sang "Stayin' Alive," a hit from the 1977 movie "Saturday Night Fever."
Who are the Bee Gees?
This rapper, also known as "The Fresh Prince," starred in a popular '90s sitcom with his DJ partner.
Who is Will Smith (or DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince)?
This group, formed on "The X Factor," became one of the biggest boy bands of the 2010s.
Who is One Direction?
This genre, blending R&B and gospel, was popularized by artists like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.
What is soul music?
This was the first music video ever played on MTV (Hint: It’s by a British new wave band).
What is "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles?
This singer, known as the "King of Rock and Roll," rose to fame in the 1950s but remained iconic in the '60s and '70s.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This all-female group had '90s hits like "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life."
Who are the Spice Girls?
This 2017 hit by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became the most-streamed song of all time.
What is "Despacito"?
This rebellious genre emerged in the 1970s with bands like The Ramones and The Clash.
What is punk rock?
This streaming service, launched in 2008, changed how people listen to music.
What is Spotify?