History of Rock Music

Diffrent types

Dec 4, 1950

ranged from rhythm, gospel...etc

Birth

Dec 4, 1950

1950's bring the birth of Rock and Roll

Pop charts

Dec 4, 1960

takes over pop charts for the first time.

Variety of Genres

Dec 4, 1960

Alot of different Genres.
Ex: motown, folk music, heavy metal..etc

Tons of artists

Dec 4, 1960

Many artists such as jimi hendrix, the rolling stones, the beatles and much more

70's music

Dec 4, 1970

Became the popular form of music

Bands

Dec 4, 1970

-Led Zeppelin was 70's popular band
-"Hippie" bands consisted of Pink Floyd, Sex Pistols, The Clash..etc. (simplified rock)
-other bands popular in this era where The Ramones, Black Sabbath...

80's

Dec 4, 1980

80's albums where more important than singles

Movies!

Dec 4, 1980

-Many 80's music was in movies.
-Was very optimistic and upbeat

90's

Dec 4, 1990

-rock music continued generes such as Grunge, Alternative and much more became popular.

90's Bands!

Dec 4, 1990

Some bands: Nirvana, The Pixies, Red hot chili peppers, Madonna. etc.