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popular music

NOUN
rock-and-roll
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Clive Davis, the music mogul who became one of the most influential figures in popular music, died Monday in Manhattan.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

He shaped the careers of artists as both a producer and adviser with a mix of financial acumen, taste for popular music across genres and willingness to encourage creative freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Known for an unfailing ear for innovative music and an innate ability to navigate the shifting currents of popular music, Davis ruled Columbia, Arista and J Records.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

But the question of where Laufey sits in the pantheon of popular music has befuddled critics ever since.

From BBC May 2, 2026

I soon discovered that rock ’n’ roll was a type of popular music.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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