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ROCK MUSIC
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1989
- German pop duo Milli Vanilli are stripped of their Best New Artist Grammy when it is revealed they didn't sing on their records.
- Pepsi drops Madonna as a commercial spokesperson following her controversial "Like A Prayer" video which goes to #1 in the US and UK.
- Janet Jackson and Bobby Brown continue to drive the growth of New Jack Swing, which merges hip hop with R&B.
- Michael Jackson begins referring to himself as the King of Pop.
- Ringo Starr tours with his All Star Band for the first time with Joe Walsh, Billy Preston and Dr. John, among others.
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