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Purpose
Rockin’ Around the Century Here is a look at just a few of the most influential events that moved American music from the 1930s to today
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December 31, 1948: Columbia Records releases the first long playing vinyl record.
December 31, 1931: The electric guitar debuts after being invented by Adolph Rickenbacker.
August 15, 1969: Woodstock Music and Art Fair occurs. It was considered the culmination of rock ‘n’ roll and counterculture.
December 31, 1964: The Beatles’ song “I Want to Hold Your Hand” is a sensation, sparking the “British invasion.”
In This Issue
Dear readers, What comes to mind when you hear the word “movement”? Is it runners in a marathon, a bird flying through the sky or racecars speeding around a track? The definition of movement according to Merriam Webster is the act or process of moving; especially : change of place or position or posture. Not only does this include physical movement such as sports or dancing, but movement can also be shifts in culture, geographical movement from one place to another and political movements, among other things. As humans we are constantly moving. While it is somewhat of an abstract word, movement defines who we are in a specific moment. Sincerely, Rachel Boyd and Dhruti Patel Acumen editors
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December 16, 1977: The December 31, 1978: Hip hop, movie “Saturday Night Fever” starring John Travolta a blend of jazz, soul, rock and African drumming is born in popularizes disco music. South Bronx.
April 28, 2003: Apple launches iTunes, giving customers instant access to music downloads.
December 2, 1983: Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video was released, eventually selling over nine million units.
December 31, 1990: Grunge rock takes shape in Seattle with bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
GRAPHIC / LIANE YUE XTIMELINE.COM, GUARDIAN.CO.UK / SOURCES