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One of the oldest trade magazines in the world. Known especially for the "Billboard Hot 100"
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Considered a forefather of Rock and Roll. He gains fame as a blues musician, who is know for his distinct sound, and remarkable song writing.
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Creates a whole new way for music to be played and heard all over the world.
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Records 11 songs in the "Top 10" in five years time. "Hey Good Lookin" is one of his biggest hits.
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A popular disc jockey in the 1950s, coins the phrase "Rock and Roll" to describe the popular sound of music.
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Releases his first single, "That's All Right", introducing him to the world of "Rock and Roll".
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The first airing of a show that goes on to kickstart many notable careers.
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The British band performs on The Ed Sullivan Show, which introduces them to American audiences.
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Releases "Say it Loud- I'm Black and I'm Proud", a song that challenges racial injustice to African Americans.
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The massive music festival in New York took place, creating 3 days of peace and "Rock and Roll".
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A benefit concert put on by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, that brought 40,000 people to Madison Square Garden.
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Brings a lot of fame to the genre of "Disco" music, mostly popular in the 1970s.
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A new, more modern way of listening to music is introduced.
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Music Television launches, and creates an entire new way for music to be spread.
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An album by Michael Jackson is released, becoming the best selling album of all time.
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A rap group named "N.W.A" releases "Straight Outta Compton", taking Gangsta Rap to a whole new level in the music industry.
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An annual musical festival, involving Rock and Roll music begins.
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A 36-year-old Swiss man created the first ever, basic website.
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An album by Country artist Garth Brooks, reaches No. 1 on the "Billboard 200" for Top Country Albums.
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An online music-sharing Internet service begins, leading to many legal difficulties due to Copyright issues.
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Apple, an innovative electronic business, releases the first ever iPod- a brand new way of listening to music.
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A TV singing competition that goes on to launch many notable careers, first airs.