British music encompasses many genres that originated in the UK, including folk, jazz, pop, and rock music. Some iconic British rock bands are The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. Modern British artists include Adele, Jessie J, Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Charli XCX, and Ed Sheeran. British music has been influential globally with many popular music styles originating in the UK over the 20th century.