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The Start of "Rock and Roll"
The united states adapts "rock and roll" from the United Kingdom. From a combination of rhythm and blues, gospel music, and country music -
First Rock and Roll Record
Elvis Presley makes the first Rock and Roll record called "That's All Right(Mama)" -
The British Invasion
British bands become popular in the United States like The Beatles. -
Psychedelic Rock
Introduced in the late 1960's by The Beatles in their track "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" But soon died out after Woodstock in 1969. -
Soft Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
Introduction of soft rock, hard rock and heavy metal in the late 1960's and became very popular in the 1970. Popular bands were Pink Floyd, Eagles, Led Zeppelin . -
Punk Rock
By the late 1970's and early 1980's Punk rock became a popular form of rock which consisting of hard-edged music, typically with short songs, fast beats, and often political lyrics. Popular groups were the Ramones and the Sex Pistols. -
Famous Hard Rock
Famous hard Rock Band AC/DC releases a number chart album called "Back in Black" -
Late 1980's
Pop rock and R&B becomes popular through famous artist Michael Jackson. -
Punk Rock to Pop Punk
Pop punk forms in the 1990's through influence from Punk rock bands. Pop Punk use power-pop melodies and chord changes with speedy punk tempos and loud guitars. Popular bands are Blink 182 and Green day. -
Independenet Rock
In the late 1990's Independent rock became popular. It was a mix of grunge and pop punk. -
Post- hardcore and Emo Rock
Hit the mainstream culture in the 2000's through popular groups like Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, and My Chemical Romance.
