1. The 1980’s – “The Decade of Excess…and Bad Hair!”

2. Video kills the radio star! MTV is born on March 3, 1981 MTV is born on March 3, 1981 The first video was “Video killed the radio star” by the Buggles The first video was “Video killed the radio star” by the Buggles

3. Aerosmith Aerosmith AC/DC (“The Thunder from Down Under) are well established rock bands. AC/DC (“The Thunder from Down Under) are well established rock bands.

4. The Police (Sting, Andy Summers) Influenced by Ska music

5. 1980: John Lennon murdered 1980: John Lennon murdered

6. 1982: Michael Jackson “Thriller” is released. 1982: Michael Jackson “Thriller” is released.

7. Queen is huge (Brian May and Freddie Mercury) Queen is huge (Brian May and Freddie Mercury) Classical influence. Classical influence.

8. Rap music and “sampling” makes an appearance (Run DMC) Walk this way with Aerosmith The Cars vs. Stacey’s Mom Roy Orbison

9. U2 shoot to superstardom with the “Joshua Tree” album U2 shoot to superstardom with the “Joshua Tree” album

10. Dance influences and Techno arrive with the electronic keyboard…Duran Duran, Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode and Madonna.

11. More Groundbreakers… The Cure The Cure The Smiths The Smiths The Cult The Cult The Pixies The Pixies

12. 1985 – Band Aid “We are the World” recorded, Live Aid concert 1985 – Band Aid “We are the World” recorded, Live Aid concert

13. “Girl Bands” – The Go Go’s, The Bangles “Girl Bands” – The Go Go’s, The Bangles Stevie Ray Vaughan Stevie Ray Vaughan

14. Heavy Metal bands Metallica Motorhead Judas Priest

15. End of the Eighties: “Hair Bands” Skid Row Skid Row Poison Poison Warrant Warrant Guns and Roses. Guns and Roses.

16. Other big players… Bryan Adams Bryan Adams David Wilcox David Wilcox George Thorougood George Thorougood INXS INXS CD’s were starting to become popular towards the end of the 80’s CD’s were starting to become popular towards the end of the 80’s

17. The 1990’s – “The Birth of Grunge”

18. Seattle is “grunge rock” central. Nirvana Nirvana Soundgarden Soundgarden Pearl Jam Pearl Jam

19. Alice in Chains blends acoustic and rock sound. Steve Vai – Guitar Virtuoso Smashing Pumpkins (Billy Corgan)

20. UNPLUGGED… Eric Clapton starts the “Unplugged” frenzy Eric Clapton starts the “Unplugged” frenzy

21. Another one bites the dust… 1994: Kurt Cobain kills himself 1994: Kurt Cobain kills himself

22. Second British Invasion Oasis and Blur rivalry Pulp The Verve Elastica Travis Stereophonics

23. Something old, Something new… Green Day and the Offspring draw on punk roots. Green Day and the Offspring draw on punk roots. Alanis Morrisette breaks new ground with “Jagged Little Pill” Alanis Morrisette breaks new ground with “Jagged Little Pill” “Indie bands” like Sonic Youth make an impression. “Indie bands” like Sonic Youth make an impression.

24. Country meets Pop! Garth Brooks becomes a megastar! Country/Pop/Rock blend

25. REM REM Dave Matthews band (acoustic/electric sound) Dave Matthews band (acoustic/electric sound) Marilyn Manson – censorship Marilyn Manson – censorship Jane’s Addiction Jane’s Addiction Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers Beck Beck

26. Art Rock Rules… 1997: Radiohead release “OK computer”… 1997: Radiohead release “OK computer”… It is critically acclaimed It is critically acclaimed

27. CAN CON Barenaked Ladies (comedy) Barenaked Ladies (comedy) Our Lady Peace, Big Sugar Our Lady Peace, Big Sugar Blue Rodeo (country rock) Blue Rodeo (country rock) SLOAN SLOAN Tragically Hip become Canadian icons Tragically Hip become Canadian icons Sarah McLachlan: Lilith Fair tour Sarah McLachlan: Lilith Fair tour

28. Weezer Beastie Boys, Beck (Blend rap with rock!) Rage Against the Machine (Heavy, protest music)

29. NAPSTER 1999- college student Shawn Fanning invents NAPSTER…filesharing changes the music world for ever! 1999- college student Shawn Fanning invents NAPSTER…filesharing changes the music world for ever!

30. The iPOD Changed the music industry Changed the music industry CD’s are obsolete! CD’s are obsolete! The artist gets 9 cents per track…Artists tried to increase this but Apple threatened to shut down iTunes!! The artist gets 9 cents per track…Artists tried to increase this but Apple threatened to shut down iTunes!!

31. THE FUTURE!! Where is music going? Where is music going? The influence of YouTube The influence of YouTube Songs released on My Space Songs released on My Space Artists must tour more…release bonus tracks/extras Artists must tour more…release bonus tracks/extras Government: Laws to protect intellectual property Government: Laws to protect intellectual property