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Rock and roll artists of the 1950s have evolved into the rock music we recognize today, and the transition is so massive that it may seem like they belong to entirely different genres. It all began with blues music An Explosion Of Blues Music - Author of this article is Robert Benson. He writes about rock and pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates CollectingVinylRecords.com, where you can pick up a copy of his ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting." You can have your vinyl records appraised at VinylRecordAppraisals.com. An Explosion Of Blues Music Anyone who has… , an innovation by Black Americans that aimed to capture a more expressive and vocal aspect of music. The introduction of mass-produced electric guitars in the 1950s propelled the genre forward, with blues-influenced dance tunes becoming popular among mainstream American tastes.
From there, the sound progressed towards a grittier tone as bands sought to return to a more emotional and bluesy style. The Rolling Stones serve as a perfect example of this evolution, as they diverged from the more mainstream sound of bands like The Beatles and embraced songs with a darker feel. Despite the apparent leap from blues music, even the guitar solos in their music are heavily influenced by the blues.
By the 1970s, there were more rock bands than one could count, and iconic names like Hendrix, Clapton, and Allman dominated the charts. However, it’s hard to surpass the impact of Led Zeppelin during this era. They epitomized the extravagance of rock music in many ways, but through Jimmy Page, they also raised the standards of talent and recognition for guitar bands.
The progress made by rock and roll artists in the 1980s should not be ignored, but it is true that individual guitarists endured more than the music itself. Figures like Steve Vai and Paul Gilbert are undeniably guitar legends, but their bands are less memorable. Instead, it was less technically proficient bands like U2 that managed to thrive and transcend the 1980s.
In the 1990s, there was a rise of alternative metal and a revival of the energetic Brit bands, but most of those trends came and went, with their influence limited to how record companies promoted them. However, there were notable exceptions to the gimmicks and scenes, such as Radiohead. Their dismissal of record label icons and embrace of the new landscape of the internet The World-wide-web Niche - The global economy has been severely impacted. Millions of people have lost their jobs, many are losing their homes, and retirement portfolios are disappearing at an alarming rate. What happens in the World Wide Web? We often discuss the global financial tsunami, an economic crisis on a scale that rivals the Great Depression of the… market signifies that rock bands are poised to endure.
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You noted Radiohead as an exception. Truly they are. But they have also rooted themselves deeply in the film industry, producing sorts of production and symphonic music (along with their maintstream hits.) Maybe this is what helped them endure. I can think of at least 15 films (most of them major productions) that their music has been a part of. Come to think of it, they may have been more a part of movie music than Kenny Loggins.
It’s always interesting to me just how many different genres Rock and Roll has given birth too. Even genre’s that are considered “rock” have been heavily influenced by it. Long Live Rock and Roll!!!
What I really love of those years is the freedom in new ideas and in creating music. Really there was magic in the air, and something will never happen again.
thanks for sharing Sam! if you have any more ideas, please add them. It’s great to find another Rock and Roll enthusiast 🙂
I’m glad you included the guitar virtuoso’s like Steve Vai, Paul GIlbert, and (my personal favorite) Joe Satriani emerging from the 80’s. It’s pretty sad that these aren’t names many people in the mainstream would recognize, as they certainly deserve recognition, but they are still recognized by the musician community. I also don’t necessarily think that 80’s rock should be written off as not defining, or not important. It was a time of experimentation, and attempts at trying to find out where electronic instruments’ place was in rock. Thanks for sharing!
Joe Satriani is absolutely impressive 🙂 one of my favourites as well. 70s and 80s have been wonderful periods for music. I still think they’ve been the best ones for freedom in music creation and innovation, but latest generations will never accept this 🙂 hehe
thanks to you Richard! if you have anything else to add, please share! I love your comments 🙂
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It’s constantly appealing to me simply the number of different categories Rock and Roll has given birth too. Also genre’s that are taken into consideration “rock” have been heavily affected by it. Long Live Rock and Roll!!!