Decades Project

By: Ben Kaplan, Sydney Feinberg, and Danielle Busscher

1910- Western swing

On of the most popular album in 1910 was called Come josephine In My Flying
Machine
It was by Fred Fisher, Alfred Bryan
Bob Wills one of the most well known musicians in the history of western swing
He started having strokes and died seven years later on october 23 1999 he
died and sadly the Western sing was almost over.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3puIUukno9A

1920-Jazz

It started to be popular in New Orleans

It started to spread throughout the country
Most people who were conductors moved to chicago
The producers have a lot of opportunities to become more famous.
From a New Orleans boys home to Hollywood Carnegie Hall, and
television series the tale of Louis Armstrongs life and triumphant
six-decade career epitomizes.

1930- Blues

Blues started by African Americans history

The inventors who started the music was Slaves, ex-slaves and the
descendants of slaves.
One of the most popular musicians was Elmore James
He didn't live in the wealthiest neighborhood when he was younger
One of his most popular songs is Dust My Broom
Dust my Broom

1940- Surf
Surf music is a subgenre of rock music associated with
surf culture
One of the most famous musicians for surf music is The
Beach Boys
One of their most popular albums is Californa Girl
The Beach Boys

1950-Rock and Roll

Number 1 selling rock and roll song in the 1950s was Rock Around the
Clock, by Bill Haley and his Comets.
In February of 1959 a tragic plane crash killed rock and roll stars, Buddy
Holly, Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. This day was known as the day the
music died.
In the top 100 selling songs, Elvis Presley had 7 of his songs on their
including, at #2 Jailhouse Rock, #20 Hounddog, #33 Dont be cruel,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21xFX7QBpE

1960- R&B: James Carr

Wrote At the Dark End of the Street

Died when 58 years old
Started writing in early 1960s
First single came out in 1964
R&B is rhythm and blues
R&B is also known as Contemporary R&B
Combines soul and strong elements

James
Carr

1970- Disco: Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Wrote Aint No Mountain High Enough -one of her songs

Born in Detroit, Michigan
Had 5 children
Recorded with Motown Records
Includes styles of music such as funk, soul, pop and others too
Appealed to women

1980-Emo

It evolved from post-hardcore

Loosely categorized rock music
Dates back to at least 1985
It originated from hardcore punk also
It appeared in action scenes in movies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYqgsoEbBvw

1990- Nu Metal: Linkin Park

Some of their albums- One Step Closer and Papercut

Similar to rock and hip-hop
Formed in Los Angeles
Linkin Park
Alternative metal
Also is similar to funk and grunge

2000-Rap

Fast paced singing with a fast tune

Rhyming
Eminem was the 2nd most popular rappers in the 2000s
Jay Z was the most popular rapper in the 2000s
Most popular songs by Jay Z include Empire State of Mind f/ Alicia Keys,"
"Run This Town f/ Rihanna & Kanye West," "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," "'03
Bonnie & Clyde f/ Beyonce," "Izzo (H.O.V.A)"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-1UqKjoet0

2010- Pop: Taylor Swift

Sang country a while ago and now is a pop singer

Some of her songs include Shake it Off and Bad Blood
An album of hers is Red
Very popular
Taylor
Plays on the radio a lot
Swift