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ROCK MUSIC
TIMELINE
1987
- Rap music continues to grow in popularity.
- Whitney Houston becomes the first female artist to debut at #1 with her second album.
- Aretha Franklin is the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Cassette singles emerge to replace vinyl 45's.
- MTV Europe is launched.
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