Timeline of musical trends throughout the ages

1. Musical Timeline
Lucy Hocart

2. 1920s
The 1920s (or the “Roaring 20s”) were the golden years of jazz
music, with artists such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and
Benny Goodman leading the way.
This era also saw the Prohibition in America, so Speakeasies became
popular events where jazz bands were hired to play while customers
danced and drank.

3. 1950s-1960s
The 50s and 60s introduced the concept of teenagers, and
therefore the concept of music that teenagers would listen
to. Rock ‘n roll became widely popular due to artists such
as Elvis Presley, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and
gave way to a new genre and lifestyle.

4. 1970s
The 1970s saw artists such as David Bowie, Queen and
Stevie Wonder become immensely popular. It was also the
main era of glam-rock and the Romantic era, which both
pushed the boundaries of music and band image. Bands of
this genre included Whitesnake, Adam and The Ants and Led
Zeppelin.

5. 1980s-1990s
The 80s introduced multiple new waves of music, using synths and
keyboards to produce electronica and dance music and messy guitar
rhythms and snarling vocals to create punk music. Popular bands of
the 80s include Sex Pistols, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and
Siouxsie and the Banshees.

6. 1990s
The 1990s essentially founded dance music, with The Prodigy being
extremely popular. Often played at clubs and raves,this music was often
produced all via electronic equipment and synths.
Alongside this, the Britpop revolution took place, with bands like Oasis
and Blur being the most popular. However in America, riot grrl and rock
bands like Hole, bikini Kill and Nirvana were on the rise.

7. 2000s-Present Day
The early 2000s saw many successful pop artists such as Britney
Spears, Christina Aguilera and Beyonce reach the peak of their musical
careers, while later years/present day has lead to a revival of 80s
synth sounds through bands such as Tame Impala and Two Door
Cinema Club.