Pop Music: Chart-Toppers Throughout History
- ISBN-10
- 153456540X
- ISBN-13
- 9781534565401
- Series
- Pop Music
- Category
- Young Adult Nonfiction
- Pages
- 106
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-12-15
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Publishing LLC
- Author
- Nicole Horning
Description
What do boy bands from the 1990s have in common with the Beatles? Why are some pop artists, such as Justin Timberlake, considered controversial? Readers will discover these answers and the stories behind beloved artists from the Beach Boys to Lady Gaga through fun and fact-filled text about the roots of pop music and how it has spread around the world. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for their favorite artists and the pop stars who came before them as they explore a discography of important albums, full-color photographs, annotated quotes from artists and journalists, and fascinating sidebars.
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