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1877, marked the beginning of sound recording technology, which allowed music to be heard beyond live performances.

1920, radio became a new medium for music distribution, changing how people accessed and consumed music.

1963, revolutionized music consumption by making it more personal and portable.

1981, transformed the music industry by making music videos a critical part of music marketing.

1993, revolutionized music sharing and led to the development of portable digital music players.

1959, recognized musicians' achievements and had a significant role in defining industry standards.

2001, changed the landscape of portable digital music and boosted online music sales.

2006, shaped the modern music streaming service, offering access to vast music libraries.

1969, symbolized the counterculture movement and set the stage for large modern music festivals.

1958, provided a standard for ranking music popularity and influenced radio play and record sales.

1964, marked the beginning of the British Invasion and had an enormous impact on American music.

Early 2000s, marked a shift from physical to digital music sales with the rise of MP3 players and online music.

1997, changed the sound of modern music and became a staple in both studio and live performance.

1985, demonstrated music's power to mobilize people globally for a charitable cause, raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.

2005, created new opportunities for music video distribution and talent discovery.

1985, influenced the way music was marketed and consumed by introducing content warning labels.

1951, often credited as 'Rocket 88' by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, this milestone is considered the birth of rock and roll.

2014, emerged as a music streaming platform advocating for fair artist compensations.

2006, highlighted the issues of online piracy in the music industry.

1991, revolutionized the tracking of music sales by using UPC barcodes, providing more accurate data.

1982, introduced a digital alternative to vinyl and cassettes, eventually becoming the dominant music format for decades.

1995, a media-fueled rivalry between Blur and Oasis signified the peak of the Britpop movement.

1999, raised issues regarding copyright and digital distribution, leading to significant legal battles.

1989, when Milli Vanilli won the Grammy but later had it revoked due to lip-synching scandals.

2003, transformed music commerce by popularizing legal digital music downloads.

1963, marked the emergence of one of the world's premier rock bands, influencing countless artists and fans.

2014, the launch of Tidal HiFi provided listeners with lossless audio quality, setting a new standard for streaming services.

2008, resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of original music recordings, highlighting the importance of archival preservation.

1952, established a trade organization to protect the intellectual property and rights of recording artists and labels.