The document provides a history of rock music and discusses some of its origins and evolution over time. It asks who invented rock n' roll and lists several black and white musical pioneers that contributed to its development. It also discusses what is considered the first rock n' roll song. In addition, it provides brief biographies of 10 seminal rock bands dating from the 1960s through the 1980s, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, and Nirvana.

2. History of rock music
 Who invented Rock n roll?
It was a black and white alloy of Fats Domino, Lloyd Price, Ike Turner, Hank
Williams, Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly - and Elvis Presley. Presley himself never
claimed to have invented rock 'n' roll.
Rock n roll has developed into many different genres over the years of its
existence and continues to do so.
 What was the first ever rock n roll song?
Various recordings dating back to the 1940s and 1950s have been cited as the
first rock and roll record. A number of sources have considered the first to be
"Rocket 88", which was recorded in 1951 by Ike Turner and his band
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 Who invented Rock n Roll?
L to R: '50's rock n' roll pioneers The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry,
Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
So if you want to thank anyone, thank them.

3. Here’s 10 of the best rock bands of all
time in date order

4.  The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The members consisted of
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were soon known as the
foremost and most influential act of rock era. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock and roll, the
Beatles later experimented with several genres, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to
psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways.
 The Beatles produced what many consider their finest material, from 1965 onwards including the
innovative and widely influential albums Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (commonly known as the White Album, 1968) and Abbey
Road (1969).
 According to the RIAA, the Beatles are the best-selling music artists in the United States, with 178
million certified units. They have received ten Grammy Awards, an Academy Award for Best
Original Song Score and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll
and Roll Hall of
 Fame in 1988 .
 However, there were a few members that passed away. John Lennon died of assassination in
1980, and George Harrison died of cancer in 2001.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIvONHPqpk
The Beatles1960

5.  The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first
settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano),
Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass)
and Charlie Watts (drums).
 Their best works include songs like Paint it Black, Sympathy for the Devil,
Satisfaction (Which ranked no. 2 in The Rolling Stones Magazine’s best songs of
all time list).
 The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989,
and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2012, the band celebrated its 50th
anniversary.
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The Rolling
Stones
1962

6.  The Who is English hard rock band formed in London, England in 1964.
The members are Roger Daltrey (lead singer), Pete Townshend (guitarist),
John Entwistle (bassist), and Keith Moon (drums). The genres they were
associated with happened to be rock, soft rock, hard rock, and soul rock.
They are best known for their live performances and hit songs Baba
O'Riley, My Generation, and Won't Get Fooled Again. Some noted
achievements were their rock operas, Tommy (album), Quadrophenia
(album), and A Quick One, While He's Away (song).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5rztWa1TM
The Who1964

7.  Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They
achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic
music. The band consisted of 5 members - David Gilmour (Vocals and
Guitar), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitarist), Nick Mason (Drums), Roger
Waters (Vocals and Bass), and Richard Wright (Vocals and Keyboard).
 Their critically and commercially successful albums are The Dark Side
of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), The
Wall (1979), and The Final Cut (1983) . The Dark Side of the Moon is
also considered as one of the greatest albums of all time. Pink Floyd
were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8fFVOoqepc
Pink Floyd1965

8.  Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group
consisted of Robert Plant (Vocal), Jimmy Page (Guitar), John Paul Jones (Bass,
Keyboard) and John Bonham (Drums). The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted
in blues and psychedelia on their early albums, has earned them recognition as one of
the progenitors of heavy metal. They achieved significant commercial success with
albums such as Led Zeppelin (1969), Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin III (1970), Led
Zeppelin IV (1971), Houses of the Holy (1973), and Physical Graffiti (1975). Their song
‘Stairway to Heaven’ is among the most popular and influential rock music of all time.
 However in 1980, John Bonham's death had put an end to the band's career. However,
they have played some reunions in 1985, 1988, 1995, and 2007. And from 2014-2015,
they released Deluxe Editions of the albums.
 Led Zeppelin are widely considered one of the most successful, innovative, and
influential rock groups in history.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovFSEHH_yJw
Led Zeppelin
1968

9.  Queen are a British rock group formed in 1970. Members were Freddie Mercury (Vocals
and Piano), Brian May (Guitar, Vocals), Roger Taylor (Drums, Vocals), and John Deacon
(Bass Guitar, Vocals). Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played
together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury was a fan of Smile and encouraged
them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques. He then joined
the band in 1970, suggested "Queen" as a new band name, and adopted his familiar stage
name. John Deacon was also recruited to complete the line-up.
 Their release of the album "A Night at the Opera" in 1975, brought them international
success. They entered the mainstream with the album's track "Bohemian Rhapsody",
which stayed at number one in the UK for nine weeks and popularised the music video.
Their 1977 album, News of the World, contained "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the
Champions", which also have become anthems at sporting events. In 1991, while
embracing their success and their fans, Mercury died of bronchopneumonia, an AIDS-
related disease. Deacon then retired and left the band in 1997 . After that, both Brian May
and Roger Taylor returned to the state of Smile band, although they kept the "Queen"
name
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfmrHTdXgK4
Queen1970

10.  AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by
brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until
Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014. Commonly referred to as a hard
rock or blues rock band, they are also considered pioneers of heavy metal.
 “Incredible guitar playing and vocals, AC/DC was on top of the world in the
late seventies/early eighties!”
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44XYEeD1A1U
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AC DC1973

11.  Metallica is an American Thrash Metal band formed in 1981 . The original line up was James Hetfield
(Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist), Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar), Lars Ulrich (Drums), Ron McGovney
(Bassist). The group came into mainstream from their Self-Titled album and the hit single "Enter
Sandman".
 With their first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning reaching underground success, their
third effort, Master of Puppets has since become one of the most important heavy metal albums
ever, as it became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum. The title track has since
become the band's most played song live.
 On September 27, 1986, bass player Cliff Burton was killed after he was thrown out of the window
and crushed to death.
 Metallica released their first music video in 1989. The song was One from their 1988 album, ...And
Justice For All. The song received heavy critical acclaim and has since become their most played song
from the album. The album also saw the debut of new bassist, Jason Newsted.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAGnKpE4NCI
Metallica1981

12.  Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. The
classic line up, as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axle Rose, lead
guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven
Adler. Apart from hard rock they are also associated with heavy metal.
 They are best known for their album ‘Appetite for Destruction’ and songs like ‘Sweet
Child O’ Mine’. Guns N' Roses has been credited with reviving the mainstream popularity
of rock music, at a time when popular music was dominated by dance music and glam
metal. Its late 1980s and early 1990s years have been described as the period in which
the group brought forth a "hedonistic rebelliousness" reminiscent of the early Rolling
Stones, a reputation that had earned the group the nickname "the most dangerous
band in the world". The band's classic line up, along with later members Reed and
drummer Matt Sorum, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, in its
first year of eligibility.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyI4EiKVYus
Guns N Roses1985

13.  Nirvana was an American grunge band that was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana
disbanded after Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. The drummer of the band, David Grohl, went on to
start the Foo-Fighters, an alternative rock band.
 The band was comprised of Kurt Cobain (Vocals, Guitar), Dave Grohl (Drums) and Krist Novoselic (Bass).
 Nirvana is most well-known for their album "Nevermind" and their song "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The band
is known for being one of the most influential bands of all time. Together with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and
Alice In Chains, the band is part of the Big 4 of Grunge. Since its debut, the band has sold over 25 million
records in the United States alone, and over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-
selling bands of all time . Nirvana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, in its first year
of eligibility.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcXYz0gtJeM
Nirvana1987