1. Modern Popular Music

2. Reading “What is pop music”? Instructions: 1.Find one partner 2.Decide who will be Reader 1 & who will be Reader 2 3.Find a piece of blank paper, a writing utensil, & your article 4.Reader 1 reads 1 st paragraph out loud to Reader 2, Reader 2 listens carefully & takes notes 5.Reader 2 reads next paragraph & Reader 1 takes notes 6.Reader 1 & 2 keep switching roles until entire article is read.Questions 1.What is the difference between “pop” and “popular” music? 2.According to the article, define “pop” music. 3.What does “Pop Music Melting Pot” refer to (mean)? 4.What does “art is not a concern” mean? 5.What characterizes (makes) a “pure pop” song?

3. Popular Music Presentation Instructions You be assigned one popular song from the following eras: Pre-1920’s 1930’s 1940’s 1950’s 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s – today You will make a presentation including the following: Title of your song Name of artist Name of lyricist Name of music composer Year song was released Genre 3 “Did you know…” facts 2 minutes of the song Analysis of the lyrics: What does it mean? What was the purpose of this song? Was it made to make a statement? Express an idea?

4. Popular Music Presentation Instructions (continued) Each student will choose one song from the following eras: Pre-1920’s 1930’s 1940’s 1950’s 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s – today The song that you choose must: Be approved by your teacher Be from a different era than your first song NOT be by the same artist as someone else’s song Must be presented including all the same info as your first song (see previous slide) PLUS… What does this song mean to you? How does it affect or represent you?

5. Modern Popular Music Pre -1920’s

6. John Phillip Sousa “ The March King ” Emphasized brass instruments Stars and Stripes Forever

7. WC Handy “ Father of the Blues ” Introduced a new style of music to the world Did not invent the blues but brought them to a worldwide audience 1 st blues song– Memphis Blues Beale Street

8. Scott Joplin “The King of Ragtime” Wrote 2 operas Fig Leaf Rag

9. Jelly Roll Morton Jazz pianist – conductor - composer He claimed that he “invented” jazz Jelly Roll Blues

10. Modern Popular Music 1920’s

11. Fats Waller New Orleans Jazz One of the “Songs of the Century” – Recording Industry Association of America Ain’t Misbehavin’

12. Jimmie Rogers “ Father of Country Music ” Guitar, voice Yodel In the Jailhouse Now

13. Louis Armstrong “ Satchmo ” Trumpet player and singer Reinvented himself as both Big Band performer, pop singer, and jazz trumpeter West End Blues

14. Modern Popular Music 1930’s

15. Robert Johnson “ King of the Delta Blues ” Used voice and guitar only Dubbed father of rock and roll Crossroad Blues

16. Billie Holliday “ Lady Day ” Along with Fitzgerald, considered one of greatest jazz voices of all time Strange Fruit

17. Fred Astaire A dancer – singer – film actor - entertainer Known for dancing with Ginger Rogers Cheek to Cheek

18. Modern Popular Music 1940’s

19. Bill Monroe The Father of Bluegrass Music High lonesome sound Mandolin with bass, guitar, and fiddle Blue Moon of Kentucky

20. Woody Guthrie Noted for his identification with o the common man o the poor o the downtrodden Hated fascism and exploitation This Land Is Your Land

21. Thelonius Monk Pianist who used “ stride ” piano techniques along with more “ avant garde ” approach Used the entire keyboard, not just those notes “ in tune ” ‘ Round Midnight

22. Ella Fitzgerald “ The First Lady of Song ” Three octave range How High The Moon

23. Modern Popular Music 1950’s

24. Buddy Holly Rock and roll chords (C, G, E) 15 #1 hits on the Billboard Top 40 in one year Peggy Sue

25. Elvis Presley King of Rock and Roll Huge teen idol and heart throb Performed older African- American blues songs Jailhouse Rock

26. Ray Charles Rhythm and blues Added gospel sound to rock and roll Piano and boogie- woogie sound Mess Around

27. Johnny Cash “ The Man in Black ” Boom-chick-a- boom sound Folsom Prison Blues

28. Miles Davis Bebop– Throttled notes Cool jazz— Improvisation Modal jazz– No keys, just notes. Jazz fusion—Soul, R&B, and jazz added with electric instrumentation Tempus Fugit

29. Modern Popular Music 1960’s

30. Frank Sinatra Big Band Sound One lead singer with full orchestral arrangement Strangers in the Night My Way Other?

31. Bob Dylan Influenced heavily by Woody Guthrie Became most popular folk musician since Guthrie, but lost folk audience for going electric Blowin ’ in the Wind

32. The Beatles The British Invasion Experimentation with musical instruments I Want to Hold Your Hand Hey, Jude

33. Beach Boys The California Surf Sound Experimentation with musical time signatures, music Good Vibrations

34. Marvin Gaye Berry Gordy produced Motown favorite I Heard it Through the Grapevine

35. Nat King Cole Vocalist & jazz pianist Died of lung cancer L-O-V-E

36. Modern Popular Music 1970’s

37. James Brown “ The Godfather of Soul ” Soul music Funk music Get Up Offa That Thing

38. Led Zepplin Hard rock/ heavy metal Volume to 11 Kashmir

39. Bee Gees Disco genre Known for 3 part vocal harmonies Stayin’ Alive

40. Stevie Wonder Soul / Funk Blind since shortly after birth Superstition

41. Sugar Hill Gang MC– Master of Ceremonies A mix of spoken word, sampled melodies, and “ scratching ” records Rapper ’ s Delight

42. Ramones Often cited as 1 st Punk Rock band Blitzkrieg Bop

43. Van Halen Album “Van Halen” one of the “most revolutionary albums” Formed in Pasadena, CA Runnin’ With The Devil

44. Modern Popular Music 1980’s

45. Bob Marley Reggae genre Kettle drums with basic electric guitar Redemption Song

46. Michael Jackson Changed pop music into upbeat numbers with synthesized beats “ The King of Pop ” Thriller

47. David Bowie Singer – Songwriter – Arranger – Producer – Actor Star of “Labyrinth” Under Pressure

48. Beastie Boys New School Rap Inducted into Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 Fight For Your Right / Sabotage

49. Modern Popular Music 1990’s

50. Nirvana Grunge Associated with Generation X Come As You Are

51. Red Hot Chili Peppers Alternative Rock Notable bass guitarist Under The Bridge

52. Radiohead Electronic Rock - alternative Inspired by classical music - Penderecki Fake Plastic Trees

53. Modern Popular Music 2000’s - now