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Rock ‘n Roll: Evolution & Impact

By griquieri
  • Mammie Smith recorded the first blues song

    Mammie Smith recorded the first blues song

  • "Rhythm and Blues"

    Is acknowledged as a style deeply rooted in jazz
  • Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" and Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti"

    Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" and Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti"

    Contribute to the development of "Rock and Roll."
  • Emerges Elvis Presley

    Emerges Elvis Presley

    Inspired by Chuck Berry
  • The "Rock and Roll" started to have a name.

    The "Rock and Roll" started to have a name.

    The name "Rock and Roll" was coined, thanks to a radio program named "Mister Rock and Roll" that played music of this style
  • "The Quarry Men" record "That'll Be the Day"

    "The Quarry Men" record "That'll Be the Day"

  • The "Mod" movement and "Rockers"

    The "Mod" movement and "Rockers"

    define distinct fashion identities.
  • Born the "Progressive Rock"

    Born the "Progressive Rock"

    With bands like Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull.

  • "Surf rock," "Folk rock," and psychedelia

    Gain popularity
  • The "British Invasion"

    The "British Invasion"

    Introduces bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Animals.
  • "Heavy Metal"

    "Heavy Metal"

    Emerges with bands like Black Sabbath (with Ozzy Osburns) and Led Zeppelin.
  • "Glam Rock"

    "Glam Rock"

    Becomes prominent with suggestive lyrics and extravagant visuals.
  • "Punk Rock"

    "Punk Rock"

    Has born with influential bands like Ramones and Sex Pistols.

  • "Heavy Metal" diversifies

    Incorporating elements from classical and progressive rock.
  • Rock and Roll fuses with Pop

    Rock and Roll fuses with Pop

  • The Rock n' Roll incorporated new technology

  • Metal, Rap and funk all thogether?

    Metal, Rap and funk all thogether?

    A "new" sound has born. The Nu Metal appears on the scene.
  • Technology influences electronic music

    Technology influences electronic music

    With bands like The Prodigy and Chemical Brothers

  • No more busisness !

    Alternative rock rejects commercialism, featuring bands like Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins
  • Grunge gains popularity

    Grunge gains popularity

  • Metalcore

    Metalcore

    Rrises with bands like Killswitch Engage and As I Lay Dying.
  • The tomorrow is today!

    The tomorrow is today!

    The internet and streaming platforms, revolutionizes the music industry.
  • Emo era

    Emo era

    Emo becomes a popular genre with bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy
  • They are back?

    They are back?

    Iconic bands like AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Metallica release new albums.