ROCK

Rock music is a loosely defined genre of popular music that entered the mainstream in the mid 1950s. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rhythm and blues, country music and also drew on folk music, jazz, and classical music.

"The sound of rock often revolves around the electric guitar or acoustic guitar, and it uses a strong back beat laid down by a rhythm section of electric bass guitar, drums, and keyboard instruments such as organ, piano, or, since the 1970s, synthesizers. Along with the guitar or keyboards, saxophone and blues-style harmonica are sometimes used as soloing instruments. In its "purest form", it "has three chords, a strong, insistent back beat, and a catchy melody."[1]

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, rock music developed different subgenres. When it was blended with folk music it created folk rock, with blues to create blues-rock and with jazz, to create jazz-rock fusion. In the 1970s, rock incorporated influences from soul, funk, and latin music. Also in the 1970s, rock developed a number of subgenres, such as soft rock, glam rock, heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and punk rock. Rock subgenres that emerged in the 1980s included New Wave, hardcore punk and alternative rock. In the 1990s, rock subgenres included grunge, Britpop, indie rock, and nu metal.

A group of musicians specializing in rock music is called a rock band or rock group. Many rock groups consist of an electric guitarist, lead singer, bass guitarist, and a drummer, forming a quartet. Some groups omit one or more of these roles and/or utilize a lead singer who plays an instrument while singing, sometimes forming a trio or duo; others include additional musicians such as one or two rhythm guitarists and/or a keyboardist. More rarely, groups also utilize stringed instruments such as violins or cellos, woodwind instruments such as saxophones, and brass instruments such as trumpets or trombones."(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music)

Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll or rock ’n’ roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Its roots lay mainly in blues, rhythm and blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz. The style subsequently spread to the rest of the world and developed further, leading ultimately to modern rock music.

The term "rock and roll" now covers at least two different meanings, both in common usage. The American Heritage Dictionary[1] and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary[2] both define rock and roll as synonymous with rock music. Conversely, Allwords.com defines the term to refer specifically to the music of the 1950s.[3] For the purpose of differentiation, this article uses the latter definition, while the broader musical genre is discussed in the rock music article.

Classic rock and roll is usually played with one or two electric guitars (one lead, one rhythm), a string bass or (after the mid-1950s) an electric bass guitar, and a drum kit. In the earliest rock and roll styles of the late 1940s and early 1950s, either the piano or saxophone was often the lead instrument, but these were generally replaced or supplemented by guitar in the middle to late 1950s. The beat is essentially a boogie woogie blues rhythm with an accentuated backbeat, the latter almost always provided by a snare drum.

The massive popularity and eventual worldwide view of rock and roll gave it a unique social impact. Far beyond simply a musical style, rock and roll, as seen in movies and in the new medium of television, influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. It went on to spawn various sub-genres, often without the initially characteristic backbeat, that are now more commonly called simply "rock music" or "rock".(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_roll)

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2001 – Beach Boys member Al Jardine went to court in a bid to sue his former b — 2001 – Beach Boys member Al Jardine went to court in a bid to sue his former band mates, claiming he had been frozen out of the Beach Boys. The […]

ALAN FREED, the disc jockey credited with naming rock & roll, was born Albert James Freed on December 15, 1921, near Johnstown, PA. In 1933 the Freed familyy moved to Salem, Ohio.
This Humble phrase would come to Rock the planet and every living person on it. From Elvis, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin to Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Jet, the inspiration these rockers provide leave us with a since of growth and power that can only be felt in Music… Especially Rock.
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2007 – R.E.M. played a five-night series of shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre — 2007 – R.E.M. played a five-night series of shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. Dubbed ‘working rehearsals’ by the band, many songs from their forthcoming album ‘Accelerate’ were debuted, with many […]

2006 – Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett dies aged 60. He defined… — 2006 – Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett dies aged 60. He defined British psychedelic eccentricity with songs like “Arnold Layne” and “See Emily Play,” but LSD and a mental breakdown […]

2005 – Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boys was fined $1,200 (£664) — 2005 – Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boys was fined $1,200 (£664) after admitting to drink-driving in California. The 25-year-old singer was also put on probation for three years, ordered […]

2004 – ’80s Latina superstar Gloria Estefan (”Bad Boys”) announces… — 2004 – ’80s Latina superstar Gloria Estefan (”Bad Boys”) announces she will permanently retire from the road at the end of her Live and Re-Wrapped Tour. Share and Enjoy some […]

2004 – David Bowie cancels the remainder of his Reality tour… — 2004 – David Bowie cancels the remainder of his Reality tour after suffering a pinched nerve in his shoulder. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

2004 – Pete Doherty was sacked from The Libertines due to his — 2004 – Pete Doherty was sacked from The Libertines due to his well known addiction problems specifically with crack cocaine and heroin. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

2004 – Kinks founder member Dave Davies was left paralysed — 2004 – Kinks founder member Dave Davies was left paralysed on the right-hand side of his body after suffering a stroke. The 57-year-old guitarist and brother of fellow Kinks star […]

2001 – Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson dies after … — 2001 – Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson dies after a long bout with emphysema. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

2001 – Country legend Chet Atkins, one of the most… — 2001 – Country legend Chet Atkins, one of the most influential and widely recorded instrumentalists ever, dies of cancer at his home in Nashville. He is 77. Even Rock guitarists respect […]

2001 – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink were at No.1 — 2001 – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Lady Marmalade.’ A hit for LaBelle in 1975; then it was at […]

2000 – Michael “Cub” Koda, the Brownsville Station boss behind their 1973… — 2000 – Michael “Cub” Koda, the Brownsville Station boss behind their 1973 No. 3 hit “Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room,” dies. He was suffering from kidney disease. Share and Enjoy some […]

1999 – Eric Clapton performs a benefit concert at Madison Square… — 1999 – Eric Clapton performs a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden for his Crossroads rehab center in Antigua. His guests include Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, and Bob Dylan. Share […]

1998 – The Warped Tour, with Bad Religion and the Specials… — 1998 – The Warped Tour, with Bad Religion and the Specials, opens in Phoenix. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1998 – Ol’ Dirty Bastard, a.k.a. Big Baby Jesus, a… — 1998 – Ol’ Dirty Bastard, a.k.a. Big Baby Jesus, a.k.a. Russel Jones is shot in the back while at his girlfriend’s apartment during an attempted robbery. The wounds are deemed […]

1996 – Neil Young premieres his album, “Broken Arr… — 1996 – Neil Young premieres his album, “Broken Arrow” via the Internet. The album is slated for release on July 2, two days after its technologically advanced premiere. Share and Enjoy […]

1994 – Virgin Records rushes the Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge — 1994 – Virgin Records rushes the Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge into stores early after the album is played on the radio. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1990 – Pink Floyd headline at the Knebworth Festival in England. — 1990 – Pink Floyd headline at the Knebworth Festival in England. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1989 – The surviving Beatles sue for an injunction against… — 1989 – The surviving Beatles sue for an injunction against Dave Clark, formerly of the Dave Clark Five, banning him from selling copies of the old Ready Steady Go! […]

1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sussudio,” … — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sussudio,” Phil Collins. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rock the Boa… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rock the Boat,” The Hues Corporation. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1974 – Greg Allman marries Cher four days after he… — 1974 – Gregg Allman marries Cher four days after her divorce from Sonny Bono. After nine days, Cher announces she wants another divorce. They separate and divorce about 3 1/2 […]

1966 – The Supremes make the studio recording of `… — 1966 – The Supremes make the studio recording of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The song tops Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for two weeks and R&B singles chart for four […]

1963 – Yngwie Malmsteen is born in Stockholm Sweden this day in rock history! — 1963 – Yngwie Malmsteen is born in Stockholm Sweden this day in rock history! Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck on June 30, 1963 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a […]

1952 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Delicado,” … — 1952 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Delicado,” Percy Faith Orchestra. Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1944 – Vocalist Glenn Shorrock of the Little River… — 1944 – Vocalist Glenn Shorrock of the Little River Band is born in Rochester, England. LRB has six top 10 hits, the biggest of which is “Reminiscing,” which reaches No. […]

1943 – Florence Ballard of the Supremes is born in… — 1943 – Florence Ballard of the Supremes is born in Detroit. She is cut from the group in Person Florence Ballard Right click for SmartMenu shortcuts Share and Enjoy some Rock History:

1917 – Singer Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, N.Y…. — 1917 – Singer Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She begins her career as a dancer at Harlem’s Cotton Club. She wins a Grammy as best pop vocal performance […]

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