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Britpop
Britpop was a British music and cultural movement that emerged in the early 1990s as a reaction against the dominance of American grunge and alternative rock. Characterised by melodic guitar music, distinctly British lyrics and influences drawn from bands such as The Beatles, The Kinks, The Smiths and David Bowie, Britpop became one of the defining movements in modern British music.
Led by bands including Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede and Elastica, the genre dominated UK charts and popular culture throughout the mid-1990s, culminating in the famous Blur versus Oasis chart battle of 1995.
Although its commercial peak was relatively brief, Britpop had a lasting impact on British music, fashion and identity, influencing later generations of indie rock bands.
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More About Britpop
Britpop was a British music movement of the 1990s characterised by guitar-driven songs, British themes and a renewed focus on homegrown artists in response to the popularity of American grunge.
The most prominent Britpop bands include Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede, Elastica, Supergrass, Sleeper, Cast and Ocean Colour Scene.
Britpop revitalised British guitar music during the 1990s, celebrated British culture and identity, and helped launch a new generation of internationally successful bands while defining an era of UK popular culture.