Pop music originated in the 1950s from rock and roll, jazz, and classical music and was abbreviated from the term "popular". It became distinct from rock in 1967 as pop was more commercial while rock aspired to authenticity. Over time, pop grew as a genre as equipment advanced to allow for more complex singing styles. The document discusses using the pop magazine genre because pop magazines have distinct features, are easy to identify, and there are many examples that could inspire the creator's own work.