ROCK MUSIC - came from rock and roll (originated in the USA during 1940s and 1950s, and quickly spread to all over the world). Is composed by: electric guitar, electric bass, drums and 1 or more singers.
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2000 BCE
2000 - Linkin Park - Alternative Rock - Song: Good Goodbye
-Internet impacts the music industry allowing the users to share MP3 music files online
-There was an astounding resurgence of interest in pop-rock and power-pop. LINKIN PARK
-Was created in 1996
-Their 1st album was the best-selling of the decade
-They mix rock, rap and electronic sounds
-They have won 2 Grammy's Awards [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW44aPjOMvI] -
1990 BCE
1990 - Spandau Ballet - Pop Rock - Song: Gold
-Pop and teen-pop continue to appeal to a younger radio audience with the Backstreet Boys, Whitney Houston,...
-Advancements in computers and software allow for digital music creation and recording on home computers and the distribution of music. SPANDAU BALLET:
-Formed in 1990 in England
-Split in 1990 and the members pursued solo careers.
-Reformation in 2009, the band have been recognised at the Awards
-The band have had 8 UK top 10 albums [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSq8ZBdSxNU] -
1980 BCE
1980 - Michael Jackson - Rock - Black Or White
-Television was very important because in the MTV was only for music
-Use of music videos as a marketing mechanism. MICHAEL JACKSON
-Important American singer, record producer, dancer and songwriter.
-In 1971 he began his solo career. One of his most famous works was “Thriller” (1982).
-He received multiples awards, 13 Gramy Awards, 26 American Music Awards, for exemple. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0] -
1970 BCE
1970 - Queen - Rock Pop - Song: We Will Rock You
-Appears great variety of rock styles: Hard Rock, Soft Rock
-Using radio in cars with FM tune made possible the quickly spread of Rock music. QUEEN
-Are a British rock band of 4, formed in 1970.
-Influenced by progressive rock rock, hard rock and heavy metal but also incorporated arena-rock and pop-rock in their works.
-Very popular band with international success [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk] -
1960 BCE
1960 - The Beatles - Pop Rock - Song: She Loves
-Rock music dominates the popular music charts
-Singers begin to write about social consciousness and politicS.
-Tv becomes a major force in rock music and networks try to attract a younger audience.
-In the late sixties begin outdoor rock music festivals THE BEATLES:
-Are the best selling band in history in UK and USA
-Dominate the sixties record charts.
-Their nearest competitor is Elvis Presley.
-They were very famous of Rock-Pop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4M3-DuZ-Is] -
1950 BCE
1950- Elvis Presley - Rock & Roll - Song: Jailhouse Rock
-Started appearing white (as Elvis Presley) and black (as Chuck Berry) .
-Rock firstly is Rock and Roll, and later, it is rock mixed with other styles like: blues, country, jazz and gospel. ELVIS PRESLEY:
-Known as "The king of Rock and Roll"
-He was born in 1935 in Mississippi
-Began his singing career in 1954
-Known by all over the world because os his talent, humility, charisma, good look and good humor. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0Rz-uP4Mk]
