William Copley (artist) occurring in America when he returned to New York in the 1960s. Artists like Andy Warhol, Christo, Roy Lichtenstein and many others were frequent visitors at Copley's studio on Lower Broadway. Copley believed that pop art had always interested him, claiming American pop art had much to do with "self-disgust" and "satire." In 1967, after a divorce with his second wife, Noma, Copley and new friend Dmitri Petrov decided to publish portfolios of 20th-century artist collaborations with the abbreviation SMS (for "Shit Must Stop"). Copley's Upper West Side loft became a meeting place for performers, artists, curators, and composers to
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist award in three separate decades (80s, 90s and 00s). American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward when awards were handed out on November of the same year). There is a four-way tie for most wins in this category. Eric Clapton, Michael Bolton, Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow and Justin Bieber each have three wins. Michael Jackson is the most nominated male artist with 7 nominations