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Rock music is a style of music that is characterised by a prominent [[drum]] beat and a relatively uncomplicated harmonic structure. | Rock music is a style of music that is characterised by a prominent [[drum]] beat and a relatively uncomplicated harmonic structure. | ||
| − | [[Elvis Presley]] was an early pioneer of Rock, as were the [[Beatles]], who, rather daringly for the time, pioneered the use of [[recreational drugs]] (in Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds) , [[holding hands]] (in I Wanna Hold Your Hand) and [[somersaults]] (in For The Benefit of Mister Kite). | + | [[Elvis Presley]] was an early pioneer of Rock, as were the [[Beatles]], who, rather daringly for the time, pioneered the use of [[recreational drugs]] (in Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds) , [[holding hands]] (in I Wanna Hold Your Hand) and [[somersaults]] (in Being For The Benefit of Mister Kite). |
In the 1980s, rock was replaced by [[drum machines]]. | In the 1980s, rock was replaced by [[drum machines]]. | ||
Revision as of 01:31, March 13, 2007
Rock music is a style of music that is characterised by a prominent drum beat and a relatively uncomplicated harmonic structure.
Elvis Presley was an early pioneer of Rock, as were the Beatles, who, rather daringly for the time, pioneered the use of recreational drugs (in Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds) , holding hands (in I Wanna Hold Your Hand) and somersaults (in Being For The Benefit of Mister Kite).
In the 1980s, rock was replaced by drum machines.