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1 day ago · It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from the blues and rhythm and blues genres of African-American music and from country music. Rock also drew strongly from genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz and other musical styles.
- List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - Wikipedia
List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The Rock and...
- List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - Wikipedia
1 day ago · Rock is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and became the world's dominant genre by the end of the 20th century. Learn about rock's origins, influences, styles, and cultural significance from Britannica's experts.
- Rock music, also called rock and roll, rock & roll, or rock ’n’ roll, is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and is defined as “a for...
- Folk rock is a hybrid musical style of rock music and folk music that emerged in the United States and Britain in the mid-1960s. Folk musicians, le...
- Some famous early rock music artists include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix.
2 days ago · He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2016, he was posthumously honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters by the University of Minnesota. He was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
5 days ago · Jerry Lee Lewis, American singer and pianist whose virtuosity, ecstatic performances, and colorful personality made him a legendary rock music pioneer. His notable songs included ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and ‘Breathless.’ Learn more about his life and career.
4 days ago · Music History 5: History of Rock and Roll. This guide supports research about Rock 'n Roll, including projects, papers and assignments in MUS HST 5.
4 days ago · Browse Rock and roll news, research and analysis from The Conversation.
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