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Line 1: − '''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.[http://www.history-of-rock.com/] − − − ==Foundations of rock== − Rock is characterized by a strong back-beat, simple repeated phrases, and electrically amplified instrumentation such as [[guitars]]. − − ==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, (innovative?), style was repulsive to traditional parents. It grew more popular during the 70's, when [[Hippies|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 "out on [their] own / like a rolling stone" (Bob Dylan). − − ==Rock sub-genres== − There are many genres of rock music, such as [[hard rock]], [[soft rock]], [[heavy metal]], [[country rock]], and many others. − − ==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]] − −
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