The success of popular music is driven by electronic technology. Both the flawless production of the music and the easy access and consumption for its audiences depend on technology. It is therefore plausible to suggest that popular music can never be ‘unplugged’. The development of technology through the microphone, amplification, recording and the electric guitar enabled music to break free from the constraints of classical music, in turn leading to the birth of 1950s Rock N Roll which changed the way people thought about music. Setting aside the point that without being plugged in music festivals, large concerts and access to music at home would not be possible, it is also clear that the unique creativity of each song would be limited. Therefore no such thing as popular music would exist, all music would sound similar and therefore no music could stand individually presenting itself as exciting or innovative to its audiences.
This is pretty good and covers many of the major points.
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