History of Pop

The very beginnings of the worlds 'pop' music began in the 1940's with Bing Crosby. His appearance in films and on TV specials started the phenomena that is pop music/pop videos today. He appeared in films such as 'White Christmas' where some of his songs featured.

 As he begin to end his career Frank Sinatra began his staring in concerts. He was the fist major star to attract so much female attention and it seemed asif he was taking over from Crosby. This was very rare as these 'screaming' girls had never been this crazy before, it was a new era for teens at this time, much unlike now days when screaming girls is something that comes along with being famous, no matter who you are.

Meanwhile, In america- Elivis Presley was getting the same attention, if not more! His new moves were so controversial it was known that young girls were not allowed to watch him below the waist! He performed many concerts and tours, this was Americas contribution to the Pop music industry. His music soon moved into a new genre of rock and roll which attracted many more people. This went on for the whole of the 50s/60s.



Lastly, here in the UK ,The Beatles were bringing the american crowds by reaching number 1 across the seas. Even now people stil remember their most famous sougs! After they had toured, they made a debut concert in the Shea Stadium which is their most well known concert. After that, the made a film called 'a hard days night' to give something back to the crowds that they could watch without hearing so much screaming! They were known for the very first real pop music video which incuded songs from their album like 'Paperback Writer' and 'Rain'