Elvis Presley is known as The King of Rock.
Rock is an English word that refers to a musical genre with a very marked rhythm , born from the fusion of various styles of American folklore and popularized since the 1950s .
The original concept mentioned rock and roll as the mixture of blues , rhythm and blues , country and other styles. Currently, the term rock is often used to name modern styles derived from rock and roll, with the latter concept remaining to designate the original rhythm that emerged in the '50s .
rock exponents
Among the many subgenres that have been born or that have had rock as their origin, we could highlight jazz rock, progressive rock, punk rock, heavy metal, blues rock, country rock or folk rock. The creation of this last style is attributed to one of the most praised artists of the 20th century. We are referring to the American Bob Dylan , who is known for songs such as "The Times They Are a-Changin'" or "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'" .
The musician and singer Elvis Presley ( 1935 – 1977 ) is considered the King of Rock and one of its pioneers. Elvis became an icon of this musical style thanks to his dances, his clothing and his vocal ability.
The most important rock band, however, emerged in England : The Beatles . It was formed in 1960 by John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr .
The Beatles are one of the most famous rock bands in history.
Other legendary bands
However, there are many other artists who are considered mythical figures within rock, in all its extension and aspects. This would be the case of the following groups:
The Doors . In the 1960s, this American group appeared on the scene and is classified as one of the most influential and important bands in rock. This is demonstrated by the fact that he has managed to sell more than 100 million records worldwide.
Pink Floyd . This is a key group within the so-called British rock that has sold more than 300 million albums , among which those titled "The Dark Side of the Moon" or "Animals" have stood out.
Queen . Mythical within the international music scene is this band that appeared in the 70s and turned its leader, Freddie Mercury, into a true icon.
The Rolling Stones . One of the most important rock musical groups in history that is still active is this one, which includes Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Rock as a style and movement
Rock has always been associated with rebellion and youthful impetus. In its origins, however, it appeared more associated with its high tempo, the amplification of guitars and dances. Over time, a rock culture began to emerge, with its own ideals and principles beyond music .
There are those who consider that rock should be a movement that confronts the system through the attitudes of its performers and the lyrics of their songs. For others, however, rock is nothing more than a style that is part of the music industry.