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The united states adapts "rock and roll" from the United Kingdom. From a combination of rhythm and blues, gospel music, and country music
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Elvis Presley makes the first Rock and Roll record called "That's All Right(Mama)"
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British bands become popular in the United States like The Beatles.
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Introduced in the late 1960's by The Beatles in their track "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" But soon died out after Woodstock in 1969.
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Introduction of soft rock, hard rock and heavy metal in the late 1960's and became very popular in the 1970. Popular bands were Pink Floyd, Eagles, Led Zeppelin .
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By the late 1970's and early 1980's Punk rock became a popular form of rock which consisting of hard-edged music, typically with short songs, fast beats, and often political lyrics. Popular groups were the Ramones and the Sex Pistols.
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Famous hard Rock Band AC/DC releases a number chart album called "Back in Black"
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Pop rock and R&B becomes popular through famous artist Michael Jackson.
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Pop punk forms in the 1990's through influence from Punk rock bands. Pop Punk use power-pop melodies and chord changes with speedy punk tempos and loud guitars. Popular bands are Blink 182 and Green day.
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In the late 1990's Independent rock became popular. It was a mix of grunge and pop punk.
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Hit the mainstream culture in the 2000's through popular groups like Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, and My Chemical Romance.
