rock music

Who Invented Rock Music?

Rock music wasn’t invented by one person; rather it developed from an amalgam of musical styles and cultural shifts over time. Rock really took hold in post-World War II era as teenage generations came of age with greater freedom and disposable income searching for songs to reflect their emotions and experiences. Chuck Berry Chuck Berry

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When Rock Music Started

Rock music emerged as a form of popular music catering specifically to young people, while most other styles were targeted toward adults and enjoyed in venues like bars or juke joints. Over a century of musical cross-pollination had already taken place, producing new forms such as western swing, jazz and rhythm and blues. The 1950s

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