1920's/1930's
This style of music became very popular in the 1920's and was closely connected to dancing and the Harlem Renaissance.
What is Jazz?
This decade is famous for the rise of rock and roll, with artists like Elvis Presley becoming stars.
What is the 1950's?
This british band became known as the "Fab four" and took America by storm in the 1960's.
Who are The Beatles?
This "King of Pop" released the hugely successful album Thriller, in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Who is Britney Spears?
Known as "The King of Jazz" this trumpeter and his band leader was one of the most influential musicians of the 1920's and 1930's.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Known as "The king of rock and roll", this singer became one of the biggest stars of the 1950's.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This group featuring a young Michael Jackson had hits like "I Want You Back" and "ABC"
Who are The Jackson Five?
This boyband, featuring Justin Timberlake, had hits like "Bye Bye Bye" and "Its Gonna Be Me"
Who is NSYNC?
This group formed on The X Factor in 2010 and became famous for songs such as "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Story of My Life"
Who is One Direction?
This 1920's dance craze became famous alongside Jazz music and was named after a song by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.
What is the Charleston?
This 1940's music style was known for its large ensembles, dancing and bandleaders like Glenn Miller.
What is big band/swing?
This 1969 music festival in New York became famous for its celebration of peace, love and music.
What is Woodstock?
This Boston Based boy band had 1990's hits including "Step by Step" and "The Right Stuff"
This singer and actress starred in the Disney Channel Movie Camp Rock before becoming known for songs like "Sorry Not Sorry"
Who is Demi Lovato?
Who is Bessie Smith?
This singer nicknamed "the queen of soul" later in her career, got her start recording Gospel music as a child but then major fame came later.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This Detroit record label was home to artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Jackson 5.
What is Motown?
Michael Jackson's famous 1983 music video for this song featured the singer performing the iconic moon walk for a live performance.
What is Billie Jean?
This Demi Lovato song from 2011 became a popular anthem about believing in yourself.
What is Skyscraper?
During the Great Depression, this musical style became popular for its large dance bands, featuring musicians such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
What is swing?
This new genre exploded in popularity during the 1950's and combined blues, country, and rhythym and blues.
What is Rock and Roll?
This 1970's song is the perfect beat to give CPR to.
What is Stayin Alive?
This 1984 film and soundtrack starred Prince and featured the iconic song title "Purple Rain"
What is Purple Rain?
Who is Harry Styles?