0_Apprentice
Hi! I'm sort of fond of pop music. How about you?
1_Wizard
Yes.  I have loved it since its beginnings in the 1950s in the US
0_Apprentice
Wow, I didn't know it had been around since then!
1_Wizard
Yes.  Pop and rock music were pretty much the same until the late 60's when they started diversifying
0_Apprentice
That's crazy, I didn't know that either. What more can you tell me about it?
1_Wizard
Pop music is generally short to medium songs written in a basic format with use of repeated choruses and tunes
0_Apprentice
Okay, thanks for the info! It's cool to learn more about it!
1_Wizard
Pete Seeger calls pop music professional music which draws upon both folk and fine arts music