Generation Y

Throughout time, the United States has gone through a variety of generations. The history of generations from the twentieth century on till today, according to professor Embree, starts from 1900. The first generation until 1945, called the traditional generation, raised ninety five million people. The following generation, the baby boom, followed World War II raising eighty million until 1964 when the birth control pill was developed. Generation X lasted until 1980, growing forty six million people. The following generation, …

…The music after the devastating terrorist attack reflected sympathy, as well as views upon the uprising politics and wars. Plato stated, "Change the music and you change society." The music throughout the past five generations has deeply gone along with the quote. Music has changed along with teachings form each generation. Music itself has become more diverse with new technology arising in the music industry. The question is, where will popular music move to next?