Rock Genre

Also known as ‘Rock & Roll,’ rock music has been a popular genre and has been rocking the world since the early 1950s. Rock music has its roots in string instruments, but now uses other modern instruments too making it a little difficult to give it an accurate definition. Its loud and strong beats make it popular among the youths. Characterized by loud, strong guitars and charismatic rock stars, some of the world’s greatest musicians have paved their way to fame via rock music. Some of the rock stars who have popularized the culture include Little Richard, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry while rock bands like Pink Floyd, The Doors, Metallica, Nirvana and Megadeth are the modern bands who have taken the culture by storm. Additionally, some of the greatest music artists of all time were considered rock stars. These include John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, and Mick Jagger.