Music through the decades
We are going to the Grammys
Artist
Song
Michigan Music
100

This band put out 90% of their music from 1963-1970, and this period of time was deemed the British invasion in the US. 

The Beatles

100

This artist took home the 2019 best new artist award, song of the year, and album of the year. She is definitely no "Bad Guy"

Billie Eilish

100

Hit me baby one more time, Toxic, Womanizer 

Brittany Spears 

100

It's close to midnight and something evil's lurkin' in the dark. Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart.

Thriller - Michael Jackson 

100

The city of Detroit has been deemed the birthplace of this genre. Every year the Movement festival is held at heart plaza in celebration. 

Techno

200

The 1970's were fueled by disco fever  . . . and this band ruled the silver screens with John Travolta

The Bee Gees 

200

In 1998 this movie theme song won big at the Grammy's with both the record and song of the year.  Never let go Jack, never let go . . . . 

My Heart Will Go On. 

200

Sunday Bloody Sunday, With or without you, Beautiful Day

U2

200

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side . . . .

I will survive - Gloria Gaynor 

200

While born in Memphis TN, Detroit claims her as one of its own. She began her career singing gospel and by the end of the 60's she was deemed the "Queen of Soul" 

Aretha Franklin

300

The 90's introduced two new genres of music  . . . on very opposite ends of the musical spectrum. 

Hip hop, and Grunge.

300
This country singer was the youngest person ever to win a Grammy in 1997, for best new artist and best female country vocal performance on the song "Blue". 

LeAnn Rimes. 

300

Friends in low places, Two Pina Colodas, Standing Outside the Fire

Garth Brooks 

300

You are my fire, the one desire, believe when I say . . . 

"I want it that way"

300

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, This Michigan musician is the best-selling female rock artist of the 20th century.  Her self titled first album includes hits like . . . "Holiday", "Lucky Star", and "Borderline". 

Madonna 

400

 This song had the longest billboard top 100 spot in the 80's. It's singer made a big name for herself in the previous decade starring in the movie Grease. 

Physical by Olivia Newton John. 

400

In 1969 this band won best new artist of the year at the Grammys, before they added the formidable "Young" to the bands name.

Crosby, Stills, and Nash. 

400

Rolling in the deep, Some One Like you, When we were young. 

Adele

400

Heard about the old-time sailor men
They'd eat the same thing again and again
Warm beer and bread they said could raise the dead
Well it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn . . . .

Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett 

400

Originally located in Detroit, MI this record label was started by Berry Gordy Jr. and represented artists like The Supremes, The Four Tops, and the Jackson 5. 

Motown Records

500

This singer began his career in 1954, he is credited as the best selling solo artist of all time and one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. 

Elvis Presley

500

Orchestral and Operatic conductor Georg Solti has the most Grammy's ever won, how many wins does he have? 

31

500

Gimme Shelter, Honky Tonk Women, She's a Rainbow. 

Rolling Stones 

500

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man  . . .

Tiny Dancer - Elton John/Bernie Taupin

500

In 2019 this band from Frankenmuth, MI won a Grammy for best rock album, From the Fires. 

Greta Van Fleet