My favorite kind of music is pop. It originated from the US and UK in the mid-1950s.
That is my favorite genre of music as well, I thought it had been around for a lot longer than that! What makes pop different from other genres?
"Pop" and "rock" were synonymous until the 1960s when they differentiated. Pop has a lighter beat.
I see, that's why they seem so similar to one another. Who are some iconic popstars?
Michael Jackson is commonly referred to "The King of Pop". He greatly popularized the genre.
Oh, the great Michael Jackson, it is a shame he died so early, what year did he pass away again?
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 from propofol and benzo intoxication :(.
That is really sad, was it an accidental drug overdose? I have heard some people claim the doctor "murdered" him.
There are several theories but his personal physician claims to have found him unresponsive. Most think he overdosed on his own.