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Pop Music 101

Basic information for understanding pop music.
Lavigne, Avril
Avril Lavigne came to prominence as a teen pop star who also wrote her own songs. She has created a genre of pop-rock by independent young women with almost a punkish edge.
Top 40 Music
Top 40 has become nearly synonymous with pop music, but top 40 has a history all its own.
Spears, Britney
Britney Spears defined teen pop in the late 1990's. She made one of the most impressive pop music comebacks of all time 10 years later.
Brown, Chris
Chris Brown is one of the top R&B-pop singers. His major hits include Run It! and Forever.
Pop Music
What is pop music? Glossary definition of pop music.
Top 10 Top 40 / Pop Radio Stations
List of 10 of the best top 40 / pop radio sations. All are available for listening online. Internet and satellite based stations are included along with traditional radio.
Top 10 Magazines for Pop Music Fans
Although the Internet has become a key resource for music news, there is still plenty of useful information available for fans in the pages of magazines. This is your guide to 10 of the best.
Casey Kasem Profile
Casey Kasem is best known as the host of radio's 'American Top 40' pop music countdown show.
How To Read the Billboard Pop Charts
The Billboard pop music charts are the most respected and reliable in the music business. However, reading them for the first time can be confusing. This is a quick guide to understanding what the charts mean.
Independent Pop Record Labels: The Top 10
Descriptions of the top 10 current independent pop record labels. Includes basic information on the label and its current artist roster.
Major Pop Record Labels: The Big Four
Descriptions and identification of well known label imprints and key artists for the 4 major record labels.
Punk Pop: A Guide
What is punk pop music? This guide describes the origins, development and top bands as well as providing sound clips of key recordings.
Teen Pop Music: A Guide
What is teen pop music? This guide describes the origins, development and top performers as well as providing sound clips of key recordings.
What Does Top 40 Mean?
The definition of top 40, its history and current status in the world of pop music. This article traces the history back to the early 50's, and includes information on 'American Top 40' as well as top 40 radio.
What Is Pop Music?
Pop music defined. The difference between pop and popular music is explored as well as elements that make up pop music. Finally, what is meant by "pure" pop music is discussed.

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