Music
Post-Modern: The Beatles The postmodern movement began in the 1960s, around the time The Beatles were formed. The Beatles were one of the most well known bands of the time, and their music is still widely known of today. The influence this band made on the world has had a ripple effect; the more popular songs from them is still played on the radio, streamed on Spotify, and known by the younger generations today. The technology used by The Beatles in their music fit into the category and movement of the time, structuring their music around the postmodernist sound while making it their own. For example, their hit "Twist and Shout" from the 1963 album Please Please Me defined the postmodern movement of incorporating the audience; "twisting" and "shouting" became the fad of the time. The use of a catchy, upbeat tune that was common in music of the day helped to create an overnight sensation. Disco: Donna Summer The disco movement beginning in the 1970s sta