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Over the last two decades or so, rock music has undergone significant changes, but some elements have remained unchanged as well. The main aspect that has shifted is the emergence of new genres, along with the reinterpretation of older genres with unique branding. This is partly driven by genuine sentimentality and partly influenced by record companies playing it safe by re-releasing music styles that align with general fashion resurgences. Perhaps the dominant factor in these occurrences is the attitude of record labels.
The rock music scene at the end of the 1980s was not a happy one. The departure from the blues-rock roots that had initially grounded early heavy metal had led to a more manufactured and theatrical approach. Hair metal had run its course and quickly became uncool, resulting in the decline of guitar solos and the overall appreciation for a heavy sound.
In the void left by this shift, there was a move towards a sound that still maintained a raw edge but lacked the self-conscious flamboyance of the previous decade. This gave rise to the grunge scene of the early 1990s, with Kurt Cobain becoming a prominent figure within this movement. Unfortunately, with his … ...Read the rest.
“Rock Music in the Last 20 Years”
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