1950’s
Singer was known as "The King of Rock and Roll" and rose to fame in the mid-1950s with hits like “Heartbreak Hotel”.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The Band behind the hugely successful single ‘Surfin’ U.S.A’?
Who are The Beach Boys?
Swedish pop group became internationally famous after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with “Waterloo”.
Who is ABBA?
Released the groundbreaking album Thriller in 1982, which became the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Teen pop star released the 1999 hit “…Baby One More Time”.
Who is Britney Spears?
Paul Anka released a single and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is “Put Your Head On My Shoulder”?
African American Motown legend earned the nicknames of ‘Prince of Soul’ and ‘Prince of Motown’?
Who is Marvin Gaye?
A song by Queen, released in 1975, became one of the most iconic rock anthems of all time.
What is Bohemian Rhapsody?
This “Dead or Alive” lyric, ‘You spin me right round baby right round, like a _____ baby, right round, round round.’
What is Record?
The decade of boy bands included bands such as N*sync, 98 Degrees and this larger than life band.
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
Young teen passed away shortly after releasing hits ‘We Belong Together’, ‘La Bamba’, and ’Donna’.
Who is Ritchie Valens?
Classic boy band, released 13 albums including ‘Please Please Me’, ‘Yellow Submarine’, and ‘Abbey Road’.
Who are The Beatles?
The solo artist behind some of the greatest hits of the decade, including ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ and ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours’.
Who is Steve Wonder?
Hard rock emerged as a successful genre in the 80's with this group continuing to release many hits, heard here:
Who is Queen?
Grunge-rock band receiving backlash from their 1991 album ’Nevermind’.
Who is Nirvana?
The 1954 hit with “Earth Angel”.
Who are The Penguins?
Released the classic song ‘Piece of my Heart’ in 1969.
Who is Janis Joplin?
Gloria Gaynor celebrated #1 hit single in 1979 that would become her legendary song.
What is I Will Survive?
Bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy Osbourne gave this genre its title.
What is Heavy Metal?
In the early 2000's, hip hop was incredibly popular. This artist, who released an album entitled 'Encore' in 2004 was also known as 'The Real Slim Shady'.
Who is Eminem?
Female singer had a major hit in 1957 with “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”.
Who is Doris Day?
Groundbreaking jazz musician, known for his virtuosity on the trumpet and his iconic gravelly singing voice in ‘What A Wonderful World‘.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This album by Fleetwood Mac was the best-selling album of the entire decade.
What is Rumours?
This instrument dominated the electronic sounds of pop music.
What is a Synthesizer?
Rock band reached mainstream success with the release of the 1999 album ‘Californication’.
Who are Red Hot Chili Peppers?