Concerts have played an enormously significant role in rock music history. Not only were these concerts important in shaping its development, but they also inspired new musical genres like rap-rock – which combines hip-hop vocal elements with various forms of rock. Woodstock may have been a commercial failure, but its legacy lives on through an …
There’s no denying it: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame won’t please everyone. The idea that every new artist must somehow measure up to those from its ranks doesn’t really exude rock & roll spirit. Artists looking to be considered for induction must have released their debut record 25 years earlier – meaning even …
Before they became white-hot metal titans, this band made their live debut at CBGB. This song from their second EP proves they went far beyond mere imitating of The Beatles. Rob Zombie recruited an all-star band of rock and metal musicians for his slasher movie’s soundtrack, giving rise to this exciting horns-up epic and showing …
Rock music is known for its catchy tunes, powerful beats and energetic performances. As a genre it encompasses elements of R&B, blues and country alongside electric guitars and drums for its signature sound. Writing a rock song requires careful consideration of both lyrics and melody, with an attention-grabbing hook being essential to its success. Electric …
Kpop (Korean pop music) is an international trend, drawing upon multiple genres. This musical genre encompasses artists of various kinds – soloists to boy and girl groups. Modern kpop songs frequently explore themes of love, loss and personal growth while touching upon social issues like bullying and body image. Kpop’s third generation has witnessed black …
Rock music is a genre of popular music combining elements of rhythm and blues, jazz, country and folk music with electric instruments to produce its sound. Typically it features strong beats, lively performances and thought-provoking lyrics. Rock music’s roots can be traced back to swing and gospel in the 1930s and 1940s. But its true …
Bagpipes don’t often make an appearance in rock music, but there are a few songs which include them. These “bagpipe-rock” tunes will have you mesmerized. Gleadhraich are an Edinburgh-based band who combine classic rock hits sung back with bagpipes in thrilling and genre-defying skirling-rock performances, according to vocalist Craig Weir. AC/DC AC/DC are an Australian …
Camp Rock was another musical movie released to television screens in 2008. Just like High School Musical, Camp Rock became an immense success and helped launch Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers careers. Shane Gray (Joe Jonas), an up-and-coming music superstar, unexpectedly falls for Mitchie Torres – an awkward girl from Camp Rock who is poor …
Rock concerts have become a cornerstone of American culture. They symbolize the decline of formality in mid-20th century society, and their appeal has spread around the globe. At this sold-out show at the Welmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey, two bands that are shaping their generation came together for an evening of raw, hard-driving rock. …
Determining which music style is superior – rock music or classical – can be a difficult question to answer. Although both forms of art share certain similarities and aesthetic standards, the answers differ. Classical music is typically considered to be a serious form of music, while rock is an accessible genre that can be found …