1. A History of Rock
Music
Rock music origins
Rock music can be traced back to the late 1940's, when popular music genres included
country & blues
These genres later grew in to rock, with heave guitars and drums forming the songs
By the early 60's, The Rolling Stones were expanding the fan base of rock music
rock music evolution (1970's)
Rock music begins to form the most popular genre
Led Zeppelin give rock a heavier feel and become one of the most popular 70s bands, they
start the genre of hard rock.
Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is released in 1973, goes on to become one of the most
popular, influential rock albums of all time
Bands such as The Sex Pistols and The Clash form punk.
1990s - Present
Nirvana's 'Nevermind' is released in 1991, taking the world by storm and making
alternative rock/grunge popular
Bands like Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Foo Fighters become popular in the 90s
As we come in to the 21st Century, a new wave of rock and alternative music becomes
popular, inspiring countless young people and adults across the world.
2. Catfish & the
Bottlemen
A Day to
Remember
Arctic Monkeys Paramore
Bring Me The
Horizon
Red Hot Chili
Peppers
Neck Deep
Blink-182
You Me At
Six Twenty One
Pilots
All Time Low
Slaves
