Some of these new forms of music includes Rock and Roll, Blues, Jazz, Country, Swing and Folk. The emergence and widespread growth of AM then FM radio stations across the country increased the demand for new styles of music as well as the invention of the American Music Charts as a way to grade artists songs and albums.
It did not take a long time for Elvis Presley to become the number one top selling singing sensation in the America. His style of rock n’ roll music laid the cornerstone for development of music in the United States. Along with being the “king of rock”, Elvis dominated the American music charts!
TV emerged as a new way for promoting the top 40 songs. During the first half of the 60‘s, rock bands began popping up all over the United States. Along with rock n’ roll music, soul music and Mexican pop also came to light in the 60‘s. Interesting developments began to take place in American music in the 70’s.
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