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1998
1998 in British Music
The post-Britpop comedown, UK garage ascends, and Robbie goes solo.
Key Events
- •Robbie Williams launches solo career with Angels — becomes Britain's biggest male star
- •Fatboy Slim and The Chemical Brothers take big beat global
- •UK garage crosses over: double-time beats and MCs storm the charts
Dominant Genres
PopUK GarageBig BeatRock
Notable Trends
- →The end of Britpop creates space for pop's resurgence
- →Big beat gives dance music a rock energy
- →Pirate radio culture continues to drive UK innovation