Jimmy Young created a re-recorded version of American Songs and got two number ones in 1955.
The significant change of the mid-1950s was the impact of American rock and roll, which provided a new model for performance and recording, based on a youth market.
Lonnie Donegan made Skiffle popular once again.
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were to revolutionise British pop music.
Progressive Rock formed in the late 60s.
Heavy Metal began to develop in the early 70s.
Bands such as Status Quo, 10cc, Mungo Jerry were formed and di successful.
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Synth Pop topped the chart in 1979.
British Soul became a genre within it's own rights.
Wham! were the biggest pop band between 1982 and 1986.