Pop Music

Places and Times

100

This decade is characterized by the rise of hip-hop, alternative rock, boy band/girl bands, and a diversity of popular styles/genres.

What is the 1990's.

200

This decade is characterized by the common and mainstream usage of pitch correction software Auto-Tune, as well as the rise of the internet, media player programs such as iTunes and music & video sharing websites such as YouTube. Popular bands include Nickelback, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, and Destiny's Child.

What is the 2000's.

300

Country of origin for Reggae

What is Jamaica

400

This style of music centers around Long Beach, Compton, the Bronx (NYC), Miami, etc.

What is rap.

500

What City and Country are the Beatles from?

Liverpool, England

Girls

100

Modern singer known for her crazy costumes (meat suit), piano skills, and synth pop music

Lady Gaga

200

Started her career in Destiny's child and is married to Jay Z

Beyonce

300

Sang for the Black Eyed Peas and now has a solo career

Fergie

400

One of the most popular female pop artists of all time from the 1990's-2010's. One of the most famous songs starts with "Oops!"

Britney Spears

500

Started as pure country and shifted her career to appeal to pop and country fans. Many of her songs are about breakups

Taylor Swift

Genres

100

Music genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop and dance. Artists range from Stevie Wonder to Rihanna

R&B

200

Island style that was strongly influenced by traditional ska and calypso music

Reggae

300

Was one of the most popular music styles of the 90s, centered in Nashville.

Country

400

Bands such as Iron Maiden, Dokken and Motley Cru

Heavy Metal

500

Record Label and genre from Detroit

Motown

Bands/Misc

100

This band from England became popular in the 1960's

The Beatles

200

American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor and, author. Primarily remembered as a country music icon and known for his humble attitude and prison concerts.

Johnny Cash

300

English-Irish pop boy band based in London. They think it's beautiful if you don't know you're beautiful!

One Direction

400

Band known for their hard rock songs and painted faces

KISS

500

American rapper and actor...People insist he is still alive.

TuPac

Musicians

100

Name two members of the Beatles

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison

200

Despite a physical disability, this singer and piano player from Georgia became one of the most famous musicians of his time... Hit the road...

Who is Ray Charles

300

Purple Rain

Prince

400

Name a song by Katy Perry

Fun

500

Famous female English singer and songwriter. Wouldn't it be cool if she were here to say "Hello"?

Adele