Rock and roll

Rock and roll (Rock music) is an American music genre started in the early 1950s. It evolved from rhythm and blues, blues music and country music. The name implies fornication in a car.[1]

Foundations of rock

Rock is characterized by a strong back-beat, simple repeated phrases, and electrically amplified instrumentation such as guitars. However, although this music seems simple to the untrained ear, an attempt by an untrained musician will ultimately end up sounding similar to nails on a chalkboard or George W. Bush's voice - which are synonimous at this point.

Instrumentation

• Electric guitar
• Bass guitar
• Drum kit
• Keyboards
• Piano (sometimes)

Cultural Impact

The music is often associated with rebellion because it's loud and obnoxious, (again, like George W. Bush's voice) style was repulsive to traditional and closed-minded parents (such as most conservapedians). It grew more popular during the 70's, when the Hippie movement spread. Whether everybody genuinely wanted peace in Vietnam, or they just liked Jimmy Hendrix, Rock n' roll kept it's rowdy and independent spirit. Ever since it began, it's been drawing young people together to promote peace and acceptance, and has been rebelling against the tyranny that has become the United States.

Rock sub-genres

There are many genres of rock music, such as hard rock, soft rock, heavy metal, country rock, and many others.

Note- This was very general, and an altogether dumb point to make. Do you really think anyone who is reading this cares?

Worldwide popularity

The popularity of rock music has spread worldwide. One place other than America where rock proved especially popular was Britain, home to The Beatles.

Some countries create their own version of rock, often adding lyrics of the singers' native country.

Early rock pioneers

• Chuck Berry
• Bo Diddley
• Little Richard
• Elvis Presley
• Roy Orbison
• Jerry Lee Lewis
• The Beach Boys
• The Beatles

See also

• Rhythm and blues