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A history of pop music
A history of pop music in 50 key moments, as chosen by Guardian and Observer writers
Find the Guardian's full history of modern music
11 June 2011
What would you include in your version of pop history?
The Columbus Day riot: Frank Sinatra is pop's first star
The Godfather singer tops the first UK record charts
(How Much is) That Doggie in the Window? becomes a novelty hit
Elvis Presley turns into 'Elvis the Pelvis' on national TV
Phil Spector plans to build his Wall of Sound
Larry Parnes appears on Panorama
Cliff Richard promises to lock up his living doll in a trunk
The Beatles develop their own look for the first time
Motown scores its first No 1
Ready Steady Go! Pop dances on to TV
The Monkees form
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson listens to Rubber Soul
Sandie Shaw becomes the UK's first Eurovision winner
Radio 1 launches
Marvin Gaye records What's Going On
Slade take glam to No 1
The Bay City Rollers: Rollermania begins
David Bowie cuddles up to Mick Ronson
Abba rescue their career
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