Rock and Roll Rock and Roll (or simply Rock ) is a type of popular music that originated in the United States and has been evolving since the late 1940 s and early 1950 s. This form of music bears the influence of the Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and other African- American musical styles. The music most often features a back beat, a syncopated emphasis on beats 2 and 4 in quadruple meter. Where early Rock also featured the shuffle rhythm of Jazz and many Blues songs, it later developed a straight, even rhythm which distinguished it from Jazz. In early Rock bands, the saxophone or piano was often the lead instrument. But the electric guitar (which had been invented in the early 1940 s) soon took over, and has been the most popular lead instrument of Rock since the 1950 s. Classic Rock bands have the following instrumentation: 1 or 2 electric guitars, string bass or electric bass guitar, and drum set. Beyond a simple musical style, Rock and Roll greatly influenced lifestyles, fashion, social attitudes, and language. It has been said that Rock and Roll may have contributed to the Civil Rights movement, since young Americans of all races enjoyed this music. Early American Rock 1940 s 1960 s Sister Rosetta Tharp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruvzm86ob1y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9bx5mzdihs Big Joe Turner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhelpseeipg Bill Haley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b7xr_ejbze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zju6kbp_1xy Little Richard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxnsvfmkag Chuck Berry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfo8- JqzSCM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6os_itmgpc
Buddy Holly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nrinsanb8q Elvis Presley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzq8gdba8is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu5xxh5ux4u Ritchie Valens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp6j5hj- Cok Jerry Lee Lewis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbi3ykgy6qk Vocals- based pop rock (1950 s, 1960 s) The Silhouettes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskhbalyifw The Coasters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t5w- xjwupe The Platters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fym8nvl4yby Beach Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knpl5oxsbne Live concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a4yupnt1sm (Chuck Berry s influence) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrldopwvavw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s4slliatqu
British Invasion 1960 s Beatles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywp6qki8mwc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_mjcqqolla Rolling Stones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejkftp7j7i The Who https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4akbum8grbm Led Zeppelin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unvripgfrne Cream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oho- CKfxvH0 Psychedelic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal 1960 s 1970 s Iron Butterfly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zckhanf4v1w Black Sabbath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aqrq9hheka Jimi Hendrix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pvjcio4mt4
Progressive ( Prog ) Rock and Glam Rock 1970 s Progressive Rock music was characterized by complex musical form, changes in tempo and texture, and full instrumentation sometimes sounding like an orchestra. It was not generally dance music, but concert music. These bands were also highly experimental in the recording studio, introducing electronic keyboard and synthesizer sounds, and effects of all kinds. Jethro Tull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtwi0tvnfq8 Moody Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- 9Zr440nXe8 Emerson, Lake & Palmer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7zftcue1mc Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- Tdu4uKSZ3M Rick Wakeman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujjyt90yfxe Glam Rock is a style of pop- rock music developed in the UK in the early 1970 s. Its performers often wore outrageous clothing, hairstyles and makeup. Because of their androgynous appearance, these bands were influential in opening up a wider discussion of gender roles in our society. David Bowie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlyafk0lui0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnusd49chy8 David Bowie
T Rex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tatbrsdfnhs Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs54zmuey3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9ruzimczq Queen