The modern Music Industry came to fruition in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Ever since there have been massive changes due to major events and varying trends from decade to decade. The Music Industry is now one of the biggest media platforms, creating many celebrities and icons every year.
Most prominent genres:
Most prominent musical artists:
1940's:
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| Vera Lynn |
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| Rosemary Clooney |
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| Glenn Miller |
1950's:
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| Tommy Steele |
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| John Dankworth |
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| Guy Mitchell |
1960's:
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| The Rolling Stones |
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| Elvis Presley |
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| The Beatles |
1970's:
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| David Bowie |
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| ABBA |
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| Elton John |
1980's:
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| Queen |
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| Duran Duran |
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| The Police |
1990's:
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| Spice Girls |
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| Take That |
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| Oasis |
2000's:
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| Amy Winehouse |
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| Adele |
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| Coldplay |
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| Jessie J |
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| Sam Smith |
History of the Recording Industry
In the 70's and 80's when the importance of record labels grew, 6 stood out and where considered the big 6 of music labels. These were: BMG Entertainment; EMI (Electronic Music Industry); MCA; PolyGram; Sony Music; Warner Music Group. Universal later acquires PolyGram and Universal Music group becomes one of the big 6. In the year 2000 EMI and Warner Music Group merged, leaving it the big 5. And in 2004 Sony Music and BMG merged creating the big 4 music labels (Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, MCA).
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