Quincy Jones and the Evolution of Popular Music

Freddie Bell and the Bellboys

Cleaned up songs for mainstream audiences.

Clark Terry

Jazz trumpeter who influenced Quincy Jones early career.

Mid Career Pop Pivot

Transition to pop music, winning a Grammy.

Teenager Focus

1950s music targeted younger audiences primarily.

Hound Dog

Song covered by various artists, pivotal in rock.

Big Mama Thornton

R&B artist known for powerful voice and influence.

Elvis Presley

Blended blues, gospel, and country music styles.

Jim Crow Laws

Legal segregation limiting black artists' exposure.

Motown

Record label promoting black music to wider audiences.

Quincy Jones

Influential trumpeter, conductor, and composer in music.

Great Migration

Mass movement of African Americans impacting music.

Aretha Franklin

Sang 'Respect,' resonating with civil rights movements.

British Invasion

British bands gained popularity in the US music scene.

DIY 70s Rock

Artists sought control over their music careers.

Fleetwood Mac

British-American rock band known for 'Rumors' album.

Michael Jackson

First black artist featured on MTV, breaking barriers.

Crossover Music

Appeals to diverse audiences across genres and races.

Sell-Out

Prioritizing commercial success over cultural identity.

MTV

Television platform that showcased music videos.

Britney Spears

Pop icon known for hits like 'Oops!... I Did It Again.'

USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative

Research on women's representation in the music industry.

Rap Battle

Competitive lyrical exchanges originating in hip hop culture.

Roxanne Shanté

Pioneer of hip hop, known for rap battles.

Eminem

White rapper popularizing rap music among diverse audiences.

Elvis in Rap Context

Refers to white artists capitalizing on black music.