Welsh pop and rock music

Welsh pop and rock music is popular music of Wales produced commercially in Wales.

1960s
Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey dominated Welsh pop in the 60s. Bassey released her debut single, The Banana Boat Song in 1957 and in October 1964 released the James Bond film theme song, Goldfinger. In February 1965, Tom Jones released the hit single, It's Not Unusual, the start of his long career. Meic Stevens established himself in the 60s and the record label Sain was founded in 1969 in Cardiff by Dafydd Iwan and Huw Jones. The record label rapidly became the leading record company of Wales.

Popular artists

 * Tom Jones
 * Shirley Bassey
 * Ricky Valance
 * John Cale
 * Amen Corner
 * Bad Finger
 * Mary Hopkin
 * Man
 * Meic Stevens

1970s
Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey continued their successful careers with Bassey releasing Diamonds Are Forever in 1972 and Jones releasing Daughter Of Darkness, I (Who Have Nothing), She's A Lady. Max Boyce established himself in the 70s and in 1973 he recorded the album Live At Treorchy (rugby club). Meic Stevens released his single Y Brawd Houdini, Edward H. Dafis became a popular rock group and Geraint Jarman's reggae inspired music became popular in Wales.

Popular artists

 * Tom Jones
 * Shirley Bassey
 * Max Boyce
 * Man
 * Budgie
 * Bad Finger
 * Meic Stevens
 * John Cale
 * Edward H. Dafis

1980s artists

 * Young Marble Giants
 * Super Furry Animals
 * Shakin' Stevens
 * Bonnie Tyler
 * Yr Anhrefn
 * Datblygu
 * Llwybr Llaethog
 * John Cale
 * Tom Jones

1990s artists

 * Manic Street Preachers
 * Stereophonics
 * Catatonia (band)
 * Super Furry Animals
 * Big Leaves
 * Y Cyrff
 * Tom Jones

2010s artists

 * Lostprophets
 * Funeral for a Friend
 * Bullet for My Valentine
 * Goldie Lookin Chain
 * Duffy
 * Charlotte Church
 * Feeder (band)

2020s artists

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 * Stereophonics
 * Catfish and the Bottlemen
 * Super Fury Animals
 * Dafydd Iwan
 * Candelas
 * Swnami
 * Yws Gwynedd