It’s hard to imagine what music would sound like without the impact. In the 1950s, electric guitars and bass guitars became more prominent in musical compositions and soon after, drum sets. By combining these instruments with vocals, artists were able to make songs that were unlike anything people had heard before. This new style was called rock ‘n roll and included artists like Elvis Presley as well as Chuck Berry who both made their mark on American culture through their contributions to this genre.
A Brief Story of Rock
It emerged in the fifties and evolved from jazz, blues and gospel music, which were also impacted by African rhythms.Rock ‘n Roll’s roots date back to the early 20th century with artists like Louis Jordan, who combined blues with R&B as well as country music; Chuck Berry, who pioneered a guitar style based on rhythm rather than melody; and Elvis Presley, whose rise to fame helped popularize rock worldwide. By the mid fifties there was an explosion of rock crews such as Chuck Berry’s The Beatles who dominated airwaves across America and Europe until their breakup late in 1970s — paving way for new wave artists like Jon Bon Jovi alongside other pop stars such as Madonna!
The 50s rock ‘n’ roll boom
The first generation of rock ‘n’ roll musicians were affected by a wide range of musical styles. The music they produced was a fusion of country and blues, with exposure from gospel and jazz.
Psychedelic music and art
Psychedelic music and art rose to popularity in the 1960s, in response to the growing drug culture of that decade. Artists explored LSD and other drugs’ effects on creativity, as well as Eastern religions like Hinduism and Buddhism.
Heavy metal, punk and classic rock
Sabbath and Led Zeppelin bands started to experiment with darker lyrical themes than their predecessors had done. By the early 1970s, some of these new sounds had become so well-liked that they inspired a backlash in the form of punk music. Punk was defined by its raw sound and attitude; it rejected many standard forms of musical craftsmanship such as virtuosic guitar playing or complex song structures in favor of speed and simplicity.
But while punk may have been reacting against what came before it, it still borrowed heavily from those roots: many early punk groups played fast versions or covers of songs originally written by classic rock crews such as The Stooges or MC5 (Detroit artists who were pioneers for both metal and punk music). Even today’s most extreme genres — metalcore, death metal — often use musical ideas developed decades ago by early blues musicians like Muddy Waters or Bessie Smith
Alternative, grunge, nu metal and more
In the 1990s and 2000s, alternative rock was one of the well-liked genres in music. Grunge — the term used to describe the angst-ridden, distorted guitar sound of crews like Nirvana — was at its peak, while nu metal crews such as Korn and Disturbed brought a heavier sound to mainstream prominence. The goth metal group Type O Negative produced an eerie mood with their dark lyrics and imagery; indie rock artists like Elliott Smith and Pavement poked fun at indie culture with their own original take on alternative music. And post-grunge groups such as Creed or Staind became huge stars on Billboard charts; they were less grungy than other rock acts but still had heavy guitars that brought them closer to traditional hard rock than any other genre of music did during this time period (which is why some people consider them nu metal).
Rock’s Effect on Other Genres
The effect has extended to other genres of music. Rock-music was a source of inspiration for the punk movement in England in the 1970s, and it was one of the first genres to blend elements from heavy metal, punk and pop. In turn, some other well-liked genres were affected by it: Heavy metal crews such as Metallica were inspired by hard-rock groups such as Led Zeppelin; grunge artists like Nirvana took on more serious lyrics than their predecessors (and even invented a new guitar style) because they were heavily affected by punk rock; rap crews that started out in New York City drew on hip-hop traditions but also used elements of the music such as sampling instruments or producing beats with electronic equipment. Rock has also had a vital effect on country artists like Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson; folk musicians like Bob Dylan adopted elements of folk tradition into their own music while incorporating guitars into folk songs; gospel singers often use guitars in their performances today because they are part of common culture rather than religious tradition!
Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1950s and 60s
In the 1950s, rock ‘n’ roll emerged as a genre that was heavily affected by African-American music. The electric guitar became a dominant instrument in this period as well — artists such as Les Paul were experimenting with different ways to record it.
In addition to electric instruments, there were other vital developments happening in well-liked music at this time: bass players started playing notes below those heard on acoustic double basses; drum sets made their way onto stage with larger numbers of drummers playing simultaneously; pianos become more amplified; organs were redesigned for use onstage; synthesizers were invented but not widely used until later on (in part because they couldn’t yet produce realistic sounds).
70s-90s: Social Changes
Rock ‘n’ roll was a form of protest music during the 1960s and 70s. The lyrics spoke out against war, racism, drugs, and other social issues. Musicians often used their songs to voice their opinions about things happening on the Earth around them. It had a huge power on society in the eighties and nineties. The genre was a big part of the culture, as well as a vital part of the music industry and music scene too.