British Music Through the Decades – A Brief Historical Tour

Throughout the decades, Britain has been driven by an unwavering passion for music.

Great Britain has produced an incredible array of styles, characters and artists, many of which have exploded onto the international scene to great success, propelling Britain onto the world stage.

Britain’s contribution to popular music over the years has been phenomenal. The musical styles of each decade have not died, but have inspired the developments in subsequent generations. British music past and present is loved around the world. Music 40 years old remains on people’s CD players today.

Click on the decades below to get a taste of the music British people have had on their record players, ghetto blasters, CD players and MP3 players over the past 40 years.