Rock Music: The Timeless Genre That Changed Everything
Emerging in the 1950s, rock as a genre has become one of the most influential, widest ranging music experiences. Usually characterised by electric guitars, bass and drums as percussion, there has been an incredible evolution of the same. It has now spanned subgenres like classic rock, punk rock, alternative, and indie rock.
Bands that characterised and evolved this sound include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd among others. Emotional intensity remains a core theme of many songs, along with rebellion, freedom, youth, and resistance. It can be aggressive, and also finds its home in melodic storytelling. It has a global impact on culture, that is evergrowing and lasting.
