Understanding Modern Music

By morgan.varwig

  • The First Ever Rock and Roll Record

    The First Ever Rock and Roll Record
    In 1951 The first-ever rock and roll record was released. They defined rock and roll by dominant guitars, rhythm, raw emotions, blues elements, and overtones of rebellion.

  • Elvis Presley on 'The Milton Berle Show'

    Elvis Presley on 'The Milton Berle Show'
    One of the main moments that put Elvis on the map would have to be when he was on The Milton Berle Show. It is said the performance was legendary because it was the thing that created his signature style.

  • We Built This City hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100

    We Built This City hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
    After the song it the number 1 on the Hot 100 charts it was later named by Blender Magazine Worst Song of All Time.

  • Beatles Put their music on iTunes

    Beatles Put their music on iTunes
    After years of holding out, The Beatles finally put their music out on iTunes.

  • Shawn Mendes becomes a global superstar

    Shawn Mendes becomes a global superstar
    Shawn Mendes was posting 60-second videos of him covering songs by Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran. Because of this he gets discovered bt an artist manager and starts his career.