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Born in Florence, Alabama in 1925, he began his career as a radio announcer after dropping out of high school in 1941.  He opened his own recording studio and was responsible for signing many artists including Howlin’ Wolf, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton, James Cotton, Ike Turner, B.B. King and Elvis Presley.

This style extended rock and roll to include heavy metal, grunge, punk and other sub-styles. Artists maintained this style as a reaction against pop, rap and hip-hop.

The instruments responsible for keeping the beat in Dixieland jazz ensembles which includes drums, bass, (or tuba) and piano (guitar or banjo).

The group, Otis, Melvin, Paul and Eddie (later adding David Ruffin) spent forty years creating hits through the song-writing assistance of the Motown collection of writers. Smokey Robinson turned out some of the great hits like, “Just My Imagination” and “My Girl.”  Unlike many other Motown groups, they are still together and touring to this day, doing over 200 shows a year internationally.  

Considered the greatest jazz musician by many, he defined what it is to play jazz. Born on August 4, 1901 and referred to as “Satchmo” or “Satchelmouth” (because of the size of his mouth and smiling teeth,) his influence of technical ability, happiness and spontaneity, and an inventive, musical mind still dominate jazz music even to this day.

A country music group that began its public performance and recording careers in 1927, was well versed in tight mountain harmonies and gospel music. They made the trek to Bristol, Tennessee to audition for a record contract and received $50.00 for each song that was recorded.

British-invasion rock-n-roll group from Liverpool, England held in very high regard for both their artistic achievements and their huge commercial success, and have amassed an enormous worldwide fan base that continues to exist to this day. Comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the group shattered many sales records and charted more than fifty top 40 hit singles.

The style of popular music that blends the rhythmic patterns of rap with the vocal style of pop to become the most popular dance music of the 2000’s.

Church songs created by slaves which were used as a means of expression and communication among themselves. Instruments were not allowed on plantations, therefore, voices and body percussion were the only means of the creation of music.

European clubs used this term to refer to a club that played recorded music rather than having live bands. It became associated with dance music popular in the 1970s. Many performers used recordings at “live” events.