From Bing to the Beatles:
1940's: Bing Crosbry was a famous 20th century world star, famous for his bass-baritone voice. His singing style was so good it later influenced many other popular singers, but the only ways his fans could see him was in films. For an example White Christmas.
Although in the 1950's Bing Crosby was replaced by Frank Sinatra who was a young talent which the girls loved compared to other famous singer who were mostly older. Frank began he career in the swing era, this is where he found his success. Frank Sinatra is still one of the best selling artists of all time, as he has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
However, Elvis was the birth of Rock and Roll. He was one of the first to popularise rock and uptempo songs, which he mixed with country and rhythm&blues. He later became a leader of rock and roll in the 1956 with a number one hit. His way of dancing which was energised and sexually provocative made him controversial and popular.
An example of his music is in the film Blue Hawaii.
1960's the Beatles were the first to make pre-music videos that were popular. In 1966 they were sick of touring due to their fans screaming so loud and the music not being heard. Which lead to 'Top of the pops' being aired on BBC1 so that British fans could see their music.
Rather than appearing live the also made short films to promote their double record 'paperback writer' and 'rain' . This was the first pop video ever, and also the lyrics also echoed their lyrics.
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