Pop (a.k.a. 'popular') music has been around since the 1800s, but it truly came to fruition during the 1960s in the wake of rock 'n' roll. Pop and rock have crossed paths and blurred lines ever since, causing confusing among strict musicologists but delight for anyone who likes a good, catchy song coupled with a hearty beat.

Notable Artists: Electric Light Orchestra, Elton John, Cheap Trick, Todd Rundgren