In the age of “Thriller,” black music made a resounding comeback on the pop charts. If 1982 was the genre’s low point in terms of pop success, by 1985 more than one third of all the hits on ...

When Loretta Lynn entered Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart for January 23, 1982 with “I Lie,” it ... m A Honky Tonk Girl.” Her first Top 10 single, “Success,” followed in 1962.

With this in mind, let’s explore the various types of popular music themed video games available to play. Firstly, music in video games is incredibly popular because it lets people enjoy music ...

It's often said that if you can make it in America then you can make it anywhere, but thanks to one band Pete Townshend doesn't think that's such a big deal.

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Once you pop, you just can’t stop the music. Please don’t stop the music. At least that’s what we’re going to say some Greek philosopher once said. Okay, so maybe an ancient thinker didn ...

Welcome to the UK's Official Charts! In addition to the Official Singles and Albums Chart, did you know the Official Charts Company compiles 50+ charts every week, spanning different genres and ...

Music from around the world, too, was becoming more popular in America. Jamaican dub and reggae were prevalent in ska and punk music, and Afropop found its way into a variety of genres.

John Sykes has died. The guitarist performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, and co-wrote "Is This Love" and more songs on ...

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Find out about the most popular music festivals around the world, including Glastonbury, Coachella and the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Jazz, hip hop, electronic music, pop, indie, rock… the list goes ...