Decades
This decade saw the emergence of Madonna and Prince.
What is the 1980s?
Who is Jay-Z?
"Jeremiah was a … "
What is "... bullfrog"?
(from Joy to the World by Three Dog Night)
Birthed in Seattle, this genre also inspired the international fashion trend of flannel, combat boots, and stocking caps.
What is "grunge"?
The King of Pop.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilara, the Backstreet Boys, and N'Sync were some of the artists to popularize "Bubble-gum pop" in this decade.
What was the 1990s?
In 2002, she became the first American Idol.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
"I'm gonna take my horse to … "
What is "...the Old Town Road"?
(from Old Town Road by Lil' Nas X)
Broadly referring to orchestral styles between 1750 and 1820, this genre is most popularly associated with composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
What is classical?
The hip gyrations of this King of Rock 'n Roll made girls swoon fueled controversy across the nation.
Who is Elvis Presley?
MTV debuted in this decade with "Video Killed the Radio Star" airing as the first music video.
What is the 1980s?
Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the 2009 Video Music Awards (VMA).
Who is Taylor Swift?
"I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there, I'll tell you how I became the prince of …"
What is "... a town called Bel Air"?
(from the theme song to TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air)
This genre is a fusion of Jamaican folk music with jazz and R&B.
What is reggae?
In west Philadelphia he was born and raised, and on the playground is where he spent most of his days until he got in one little fight and his mom got scared and sent him to live with his Aunt and Uncle in Bel Air.
Who is the Fresh Prince?
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were part of the "British Invasion" in this decade.
What is the 1960s?
Her debut album, "Songs in A Minor," was an instant success and she became the best-selling R&B artist in 2001.
Who is Alicia Keyes?
"How can you just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so …"
What is "cold"?
(from When Doves Cry by Prince)
The mass migration of African Americans at the turn of the 20th century helped carry this genre from its birthplace in the Mississippi Delta to cities in the north, like Chicago.
What is the blues?
His baritone voice soothes the listener as he sings of chestnuts roasting on an open fire and a special "Unforgettable" someone.
Who is Nat King Cole?
Considered to be jazz's most popular period, the Swing Era reigned during this time.
What was the 1930s / 1940s?
He was the first country artist to sell over 10 million copies of an album.
Who is Garth Brooks?
"Where trouble melts like … "
What is "lemon drops"?
(from Somewhere Over the Rainbow)
The anti-establishment themes prevalent in songs of this genre made it synonymous with teen rebellion and alienation.
What is Punk/Punk Rock?
This artist emerged onto the rap/hip-hop scene in the early 1990s and went on to establish herself as a talented actress, starring in the TV series "In Living Color" and earning an Oscar nomination for her role in the musical, "Chicago."
Who is Queen Latifah?