What it is
Rock is the broad guitar-led music topic: bands, riffs, drums, choruses and a live format that works from small clubs to stadiums. It is a useful parent topic for classic rock, indie rock, alternative scenes and big festival headliners.
Music topic
Rock
Guitars, drums, hooks and live-band energy.
Where it comes from
Rock grew from rhythm and blues, country, gospel and early rock and roll, then expanded through British invasion bands, psychedelic records, arena rock, punk, indie and alternative scenes.
- Origin
- United States and United Kingdom
- Era
- 1950s to today
- Core sound
- Electric guitar, bass, drums and direct vocals
- Best for
- Arenas, festivals, road trips and classic live sets
How the topic reads
Guitar focus94 94
Live energy92 92
Chorus hooks84 84
Festival fit88 88
Names people recognise
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- Led Zeppelin
- Queen
- Bruce Springsteen
- Nirvana
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