What was the most popular genre of music in the 80s?

The 1980s saw the emergence of electronic dance music and new wave, also known as Modern Rock. As disco fell out of fashion in the decade’s early years, genres such as post-disco, Italo disco, Euro disco, and dance-pop became more popular. Rock music continued to enjoy a wide audience.

What songs count as pop?

Pop music is the genre of popular music that produces the most hits. A hit is a song that sells many copies, and the latest hits are listed every week on the charts. To get on the charts, a song must be released as a single, although most singles are also released on an album.

Who has the most R&B hits of all time?

Drake Is Now Tied for Most No. 1s Ever on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.

How many #1 songs did Michael Jackson have?

13 No
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has more No. 1 hits than most artists could ever dream of charting – combined. With 13 No. 1s – and one more to which he contributed vocals – Jackson leads the list of male artists with the most chart-topping hits.

Who invented pop music?

The first stirrings of popular or pop music—any genre of music that appeals to a wide audience or subculture—began in the late 19th century, with discoveries by Thomas Edison and Emile Berliner. In 1877, Edison discovered that sound could be reproduced using a strip of tinfoil wrapped around a rotating metal cylinder.

Who started pop country?

Beginnings: Nashville sound/50s-60s The joining of country and pop began in the 1950s when studio executives Chet Atkins and Owen Bradley wanted to create a new kind of music for the young adult crowd after “rockabilly stole away much of country music’s youth audience”.

Who’s the biggest pop star of all time?

250 million or more records

Artist	Country / Market	Genre
Michael Jackson	United States	Pop / rock / dance / soul / R&B
Elton John	United Kingdom	Pop / rock
Madonna	United States	Pop / dance / electronica
Led Zeppelin	United Kingdom	Hard rock / blues rock / folk rock