| Rock music is a well accepted form of music, | | | | Metallic and Megadeth. Rock music comes in a |
| which is a combination of drums, guitars and | | | | wide range of forms like soft pop and heavy |
| bass. This music uses keyboard instruments | | | | metal. This "Rock 'N Roll" type of music |
| like piano, synthesisers, organ, etc. There | | | | became popular in 1950s and 1960s. This new |
| is a band of musicians who focus only on rock | | | | sound came from many musical styles. |
| music and they are called rock band. Rock | | | | |
| music is becoming increasingly popular | | | | In the initial days, this music was admired |
| throughout the world. Hard rock is specially | | | | only in small clubs and on radio. Afterwards, |
| liked by the western youth. | | | | it became famous with the programs like |
| | | | American Bandstand. Then, people could view |
| Today, people are crazy about music. They | | | | their favourite bands on the television. Many |
| want to listen their favourite music whenever | | | | people criticised about this type of music as |
| they have leisure time. Music is created to | | | | they did not like the loud and fast lyrics. |
| give you pleasure. The fascinating world of | | | | |
| music lets you enjoy music in one form or | | | | Rock music began with jazz music, blues |
| other. There are various types of music these | | | | tunes, etc. It also featured electrically |
| days: pop music, folk music, jazz music and | | | | amplified guitars, drummers and harmonicas. |
| rock music. All these type of music are | | | | By the mid-1950, performers like Chuck Berry, |
| enjoyable to hear. The songs take you through | | | | Little Richard and Joe Turner became famous |
| different emotions. Rock music is loud and | | | | with the white audiences. Radio disc jockeys |
| fast than anything you've heard before. | | | | named this music rock 'n roll. |
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| In 1960, British and American rock bands | | | | One of the best musical album, "Sticks and |
| became popular. Bands like Alice Cooper, | | | | Stones" has everything from fun to catchy |
| Judas Priest, Queen, Black Sabbath, etc. are | | | | guitar riffs. It covers a range of emotions |
| some of the famous bands. In 1980,the genre | | | | and depicts the depth of their talent. The |
| that was quite popular was glam metal. The | | | | album grabs attention with the song |
| various artists like Twisted Sister, Guns N' | | | | "Cathedral.". The catchy rock beat combines |
| Roses, Bon Jovi, Queen, Kiss, Sweet and the | | | | with a variety of instrumentation. The title |
| New York Dolls were the artists of 1980's. | | | | track "Sticks and Stones" is also worth |
| | | | listening. The hard to resist lyrics would |
| This type of music became popular in the | | | | make your day. The instrumental track "ZOZ" |
| 1950s in America and Europe. This famous | | | | is a classic jam track with brilliant double |
| music is mainly based on older musical styles | | | | guitar interface. Another noteworthy feature |
| like the rhythm and blues music originated by | | | | of this track is the striking beats. Another |
| African American performers such as Chuck | | | | beautiful track is "All Roads Lead to Home". |
| Berry and Little Richard. The music has a | | | | This track shows the fast and catchy style of |
| heavy focus on guitar, drums and powerful | | | | the band. Lastly, there is a song that most |
| vocals. The most popular artist of rock music | | | | college students can appreciate. "Raise a |
| in the early days was Elvis Presley. His | | | | Glass", an old Irish folk song has people |
| dance and powerful music can surprise anyone. | | | | singing along in the background. The album is |
| "The Beatles" became successful in the | | | | a mixture of a broad variety of the music in |
| 1960's. This group was inspired by Blues and | | | | the history of rock. This rock album is |
| rhythm. | | | | definitely worth listening and deserves a |
| | | | space on your iPod. |
| Rock music is evolving itself and coming in a | | | | |
| variety of styles. Other music forms like | | | | You can find a variety of rock music videos |
| heavy metal are also a form of rock music. | | | | online and find the top tracks in the rock |
| Some of the heavy metal bands include | | | | music charts. |