1. POP MUSIC
A body of music which is distinguishable from Jazz and Folk and may be used to do describe a
distinct genre aimed at a youth market often characterized as a softer alternative to rock and roll
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2. FAMOUS POP ARTISTS
Michael Jackson
• Michale Jacson dubbed “The King of Pop” was born August 29, 1958 in
Gary, Indiana
• Member of the famous group “the Jackson Five”, formed by his father
Joseph Jackson which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970
• Michael launched his career at age 13 and had his first hit with the single
“Ben” from the album “Ben”
• Michael collaborated with many famous artist’s over the years such as
Paul McCartney and broke numerous records including the Guinness
World Record for the longest Span of U.S. top 40 Singles from 1971- 2011
• Suffered a Cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009 at his home in Los Angeles at
Age 50
• News of Michael’s death resulted in an outpouring of publicgrief and
sympathy. Memorials to Jackosn were erected around the world
• His children accepted a Posthumous Lifetime Achievemnt award for their
father at the Grammys.
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3. Britney Spears
• Born Marhc 27, 1970
• During her first decade in the music industry she became a
prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular
culture
• Her albums “Baby One More Time” and “Oops I Did It Again”
became the best selling albums by a teenage solo artist
• Spears was established as a pop icon and credited with
influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 90’s
• Her work has seen her earn various awards and accolades
including nine Billboard Music Awards
• Throughout her career spears has drawn inspiration from
artists such as Madonna and Janet Jackson in forms of
vocals, chorography and stage presence.
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4. POP SONGS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
CURRENT
 Let me Love You
 Hollaback Girl
 Gold Digger
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90’s
 This Boy Is Mine
 Smooth
 Un-break My Heart
80’s
 Eye of the Tiger
 Like a Virgin
 Flashdance
70’s
 Joy to the World
 Silly Love Songs
 Stayin’ Alive

5. TOP 3 POP ARTISTS THROUGHOUT
HISTORY
Current
 Rhianna
 Bruno Mars
 Pink
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90’s
 Michael Jackson
 Mariah Carey
 Elton John
80’s
 Olivia Newton John
 Kim Carnes
 Diana Ross
70’s
 Bee Gees
 Rod Stewart
 Debby Boone