"Describes the history of popular music genres, starting with the rock-and-roll movement of the 1950s. Explains how genres have been created based on social and cultural events through recent history. Case studies highlight how world events and technology influenced artists that led new genres of music"--Provided by publisher.

The birth of modern music. The British are coming ; Industry case study : The Beatles ; Soul power ; Changing times -- Everything changes. Rise of disco ; Industry case study : The Sugarhill Gang ; Angry sounds -- Rise of the machines. Industry case study : MARRS ; Music messages ; House hits -- Pop will eat itself. Superstar DJs ; Rock revival ; Making artists ; Industry case study : the iPod ; Power to the people.