The Foundation of the Modern Music Industry: 1900-1940 (End of the Great Depression)
Introduction
In this essay, we will be examining what drove the music industry from 1900 through the Great Depression (which officially ended 1939-1940, though some sources cite…
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By: Rachel Tucker Trout aka @cachecrashmusic / https://cachecrashmusic.com
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Oct, 28, 2025
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I was tasked on this assignment with researching “The top 25 highest selling music artists in the world.” As of October 2025, when the assignment was given. However, I discovered that…
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