Just as the film market has entered the era of blockbusters, the music market has also entered the era of pop idol domination, with the emergence of Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera completely dominating the music market this year, especially the first two delivered 10 million sales each, which was dazzling.

But behind the strength of pop music, the collective explosion of rock bands can be clearly seen. In addition to the soft biscuits, which finished the year in fifth place, of the remaining three spots in the top 10, rock bands occupied two spots: Celine Dion, Metallica and Glory to Death.

The sales of these three albums have all exceeded 4 million copies, especially the glorious "Storm", which ranked in the top 10 in the year-end list for the fourth consecutive year, creating a small miracle and strengthening the possibility of this album becoming the best in history.

"Tempest" has sold 28.6 million copies so far, which also makes "Tempest" surpass Michael Jackson's "Trembling", and is currently only behind the Eagles' compilations, occupying the runner-up position in the long history of North American music, and the current sales figures of the Eagles compilations are 28.8 million copies - this album was released in 1976, and the follow-up box office pulling ability is certainly not comparable to "Tempest", it is almost certain that "Tempest" It will surpass its competitors and become the best-selling work in North American history.

In fact, in February 2000, "Tempest" sold 29.19 million copies, officially surpassing the 1976 compilation released by the Eagles and becoming the highest-selling album in North American music history.

After "Tempest" completed its domination of the North American market, it also became the second work in the global market after "Trembling" to exceed 50 million sales, with sales of 55 million, allowing people to see for the first time the possibility of "Tempest" to further make history.

In addition to the incredible "Storm", the biggest highlight on the 1999 North American music charts was undoubtedly the collective rise of rock bands, with Soft Cookies, Metallica, and Honor to Death in the top 10, in addition to Blink-182, Cohen, and Smash. Mouth), Beastie Boy (Beastie. Boys) and other bands all made it to the top 20 of the year!

Seven of the top 20 rock bands surpassed pop to become the strongest music genre in 1999, which is also a direct reflection of the reproduction of the glorious era of rock and roll.

It is worth mentioning that on the annual sales list, Eminem (Eminem) has become one of the biggest highlights, ranking 12th on the list with 3.63 million sales data, which also marks the first time that the rap market, which is monopolized by blacks, has appeared in a different pattern after eight years of rise.

In the 21st century, the music market has presented a situation of a hundred flowers blooming, the rise of idol singers has brought pop music to a higher level, and the mainstream status of pop and rhythm and blues is still unshakable; Rap and hip-hop gradually took on the theme of the market and occupied an important place; Rock 'n' roll, which has regained its strong momentum, has shown no signs of weakness, and has been the protagonist almost every year, showing unimaginable prosperity, coupled with the boom of "twisted tours", has given people reason to expect more about the future; Coupled with the countryside that has always been an inseparable part of the hearts of Americans, as well as the more and more fragrant jazz and folk songs that get older, the music market in the 90s is indeed a hundred schools of thought.

From movies to music, from variety shows to radio, the full prosperity of the entertainment industry has become the last mark of the twentieth century.

Among them, Hugo Lancaster and the glory he led to his death are undoubtedly the most important and profound imprints - there is no one, from 1992 to 1999, Hugo with his talent and hard work, handed over a perfect answer, in the nineties, this is the era of Hugo.

However, in the 21st century, this is a new beginning, a new decade. In the history of the American entertainment industry, there have been many top superstars who have dominated the country for ten years, but it is the most difficult thing to stand at the top after experiencing ups and downs, ups and downs, ups and downs like Marlon Brando and Katharine Hepburn for 30 or even 40 years.

The difference between a meteor and a star is definitely not that simple.

So, for Hugo, entering the year 2000 is a new, new sprint. Hugo's 2000 year began with the Super Bowl performance, which was not only a challenge for glory to death, but also a difficult challenge for any singer.

Super Bowl XXXIV was held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on January 30, 2000, between the St. Louis Rams and the Tennessee Titans. This year's competition can also be said to be the last Super Bowl of the 20th century, or the first Super Bowl of the 21st century, and the level of attention is incredibly hot, which also makes the performers of this year's halftime show the focus of heated discussions.

Back in early December 1999, NFL commissioner Paul Talib mysteriously revealed during a cocktail party that "the guests at this year's Super Bowl halftime show are bound to be a huge surprise." ”

Although the news only circulated within the NFL and did not spark more discussion - after all, at that time, all teams were competing fiercely for playoff spots, and who would care about the topic of a "halftime show guest", there were still many industry insiders who showed curiosity after dinner, Madonna, the Beatles, guns and roses have become the object of speculation, and even the newly born Britney Spears has become a hot candidate, and glory to death is no exception.

As time went on, and under the deliberate control of the NFL, the discussion gradually became more and more heated. Paul also revealed during an official press conference, "We are working hard to bring the superstar to us and surprise all our fans. ”

This is the first time that the head of the NFL has said this in public, which also means that the person they invited is definitely heavyweight, otherwise he would not use the word "surprise", because if it falls below expectations, the audience's harsh treatment of the performers is likely to make the performance a disaster.

For a time, all the media was buzzing, and almost all possible objects were guessed. Honor to Death and Garth Brooks are the biggest favorites, not only because they are the best performers in the market over the past two years, but also because they represent the pinnacle of today's musical influence, and rock and country are also the two most popular genres in the market at the moment.

Overall, it's thought that Gass is more likely, after all, rock has never made it to the Super Bowl.

As the discussion heats up in 2000, people show that they are focused on the white-hot competition in the playoffs, but EMI Records has released an earth-shattering news that the fourth brand new album will be officially released on February 3, and all information about the album is currently kept secret for the time being.

Although EMI Records said nothing at all, just announced a piece of news, and nothing else, the news still made the entire North American market boil. The reason is simple: this is glory unto death!

In the past 1999, the album "Storm" became the second best-selling album in North America and the second best-selling album in the world, coupled with the "almost famous" and "bathed in the morning light" that both broke the 10 million threshold, Glory to Death is undoubtedly the most successful rock band in the 90s, their influence has penetrated into every corner of this land, and the madness that goes deep into the blood is easily ignited by this news.

"Tempest" was released in October 1996, 39 months ago, people have been waiting for the new action of glory to death, but there has been no news for a long time, until today, EMI records finally met people's expectations, and everyone boiled directly.

Even though there is still a month to go before February 3rd, the young volcanoes have already begun to get excited, and they can't wait to organize themselves, intending to set off another frenzy on the day of the release of the new album of Glory to Death, so that everyone can witness the peak moment of Glory to Death.

With the announcement of this news, sensitive reporters quickly noticed the details and used their best associative power to link the release of the new album of Honor to Death with the Super Bowl halftime show, and in an instant, the whole United States was in an uproar, right...... Is Glory to Death really going to be on the Super Bowl stage? Are rock bands really going to make their first appearance at the Super Bowl? Is it true that glory to death is to be performed in front of an audience of 100 million?

This is definitely the most shocking, sensational and anticipated news since Michael Jackson appeared on the Super Bowl halftime show!

However, the NFL has never given a positive affirmation, only sporadic side knocks on the side of the news spread, but this rare clue has made the media more and more excited, eager to dig out more truth, just three weeks before the Super Bowl, Paul finally stood up and gave a positive answer, "Yes, glory to death is coming!" ”

Such a simple, so neat, such a direct answer, but it completely detonated everyone's enthusiasm, and the entire North American continent was in high spirits three weeks before the Super Bowl. People have seen the Grammys, people have been on tour to the death of glory, but for most American audiences -- they just know the name of the band and never really feel or appreciate the charm of the band's live performances.

The Super Bowl, which promises to be the best opportunity of all, is about to kick off in the first month of the millennium, a carnival of young volcanoes!