Being the Bangor station that provides you with mostly today's hottest music but also provides you with a healthy dose of yester-year's tunes with Back In the Cafe, we are providing you with a little music history of the 1990's, 2000's and this decade.Get to know a little about the artists that have shaped your musical vocabulary by taking in what has led to the music landscape of today. Behold... Z107.3's This Week In Pop Music History!

January 5 - January 11: See how Lady Gaga, Destiny's Child, Panic! At the Disco, One Direction, and The Verve marked this week in history for pop music from the past 30 years.

1998 - The Verve

American audiences become acquainted with British 90's rockers, The Verve.  Nike debuts its "I Can" commercial with their iconic 90's tune "Bitter Sweet Symphony."

2005 Destiny's Child

The all girl group featuring Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams holds two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Soldier", featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne, at #5 and "Lose My Breath" at #10.

 

2008 - Panic! At the Disco

Panic! At The Disco release of their album, Pretty. Odd., featuring the upbeat song "Nine In the Afternoon".

2013 - One Direction

The British Boy band, One Direction, win Favorite Album (Up All Night) and Favorite Song ("What Makes You Beautiful") at the People's Choice Awards.

2019 - Lady Gaga

After the miniseries Surviving R. Kelly is aired, Gaga pulls her collaboration with the accused artist "Do What U Want" from streaming services.  Gaga also puts forth a statement supporting those accusing R. Kelly of wrongful & unlawful behavior.

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