Rock music evolved in the 1940s from genres like blues and country. It grew in popularity through the 1950s with artists like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley. The 1960s saw diverse genres emerge like Motown, folk rock, and psychedelic rock. Hard rock and heavy metal dominated the 1970s with bands like Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. New wave, punk, and pop bands were popular in the 1980s. Rock diversified further in the 1990s with genres like alternative rock and grunge. Digital downloading impacted the music industry in the 2000s while emo and pop-rock remained popular.

1. Music Timeline Emma Owen 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

2. Rock and roll is a kind of music that has been popular since a long time. The music actually evolved in the early 1940s. Since then many people have formed their interest in rock music. The roots of the rock and roll lie in country, folk, jazz, rhythm and blues and others. The style in such music was picked up very quickly and it led to the origin of modern rock music. The charm to rock and roll has more than one meaning, according to the American heritage dictionary from rock and roll is a synonym to rock music whereas others define it as music of 1950s. The rock music is very noisy and violent. Few people do not prefer to hear rock music because of its high sound and strong music. Rock music has been popular in all the countries of the world. People from all over the world are developing their interest in rock music. The modern rock music of today is much different from the 1950s music. In 1950s, usually the classic rock and roll was played on one or more guitars, with a string bass and a drum kit. In the mid 1950s, there was an introduction of electric bass guitars as well. Instead of the lead instrument piano or a saxophone was used in the late 1940s and early 1950s. But gradually these instruments were replaced with guitars in the middle of 1950s. The huge popularity and publicity of the rock and roll gave it to special social impact. There were many controversies related to rock music in the early 1940s but gradually people begin to like it and it became the most popular music of their time. 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

3. Bill Haley & The Comets – Rock Around The Clock ‘ One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock, Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock. Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock, We're gonna rock around the clock tonight’ Reached number one in November 1955 Elvis Presley – Hound Dog ( Don’t be cruel) You ain't nothin' but a hound dog Cryin' all the time You ain't nothin' but a hound dog Cryin' all the time Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit And you ain't no friend of mine Reached number one in 1956 Eve Young & The Homesteaders Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph the red-nose reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows Reached number one in November 1950

4. Popular music in the 60s was extremely diverse. A number of different musical genres emerged throughout the era, most notably Motown, the British Invasion, folk rock and the San Francisco Sound that influence music to this day. In addition, many of the artists of the 60s gained worldwide popularity that is still felt today. Throughout the 60s, artists developed the "Motown sound" by focusing on soul music and R&B mixed with a distinct pop sound. Artists like Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and The Marvelettes became highly popular. Halfway through the decade, a number of British bands influenced the wide spectrum of popular music. Bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Kinks brought a new style of rock music to the world. Bands such as The Byrds and artists such as Bob Dylan merged the concepts of rock and folk into a specific type of music, which featured a full rock band, but focused on a cleaner sound from the instrumentation and folk-style lyrics. 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

5. Marvin Gaye – Heard It Through The Grapevine Heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine Oh I heard it through the grapevine Oh I'm just about to lose my mind Honey, honey yeah Reached Number 1 March 1969 Sonny And Cher – I Got You Babe I got you to hold my hand I got you to understand I got you to walk with me I got you to talk with me I got you to kiss goodnight I got you to hold me tight I got you, I won't let go I got you to love me so Reached Number 1 in August 1965 The Kinks – You Really Got Me Girl, you really got me goin You got me so I don't know what I’m doin Yeah, you really got me now You got me so I can't sleep at night Reached Number 1 in September 1964

6. Rock has been popular since a long time. You will find people press into listen to rock music in the early nineties as well. A second wave of American and British rock band became famous in the early 1970s. Many bands like the rolling stones, grand funk railroad, Alice cooper, queen, deep purple, Aerosmith, status quo, blacks Sabbath, kiss, led zeppelin , etc were among the popular bands during the 1970s. All these bands were mostly concentrating on high amplification driven hard rock guitars. It was a time of the popularity of hard rock that was way too noisy then the rock practiced in the early 1950s. People started to play rock music in order to take out their frustration and anger from inside. And slowly and slowly younger generation found them to be linked with rock music as the music match their aggressiveness in personality and attitude. As the time passed away, the rock music went on becoming hard rock. This time was marked with a high drive, sounds, and aggressiveness. A change began from to be seen in the 1978 then a new album by Van Halen was introduced. The album brought a new commercialized rock and roll era. Arena rock was also popular during this time in Chicago. People and crazy for Arena rock when led zeppelin played live at the Chicago stadium in 1975. The bands: the rolling stones, the Beatles, Who, Led zeppelin were among the famous bands during this time. 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

7. Rod Stewart – Maggie May Oh Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more You led me away from home Just to save you from being alone Reached Number one in October 1971 The Village People- Y.M.C.A Young man, there's no need to feel down I said young man, pick yourself off the ground I said young man, 'cause your in a new town There's no need to be unhappy Reached Number 1 in January 1979 Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive At first I was afraid I was petrified Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side; But then I spent so many nights Thinkin' how you did me wrong And I grew strong Reached Number 1 in March 1979

8. Rock was diversified in the 1980s and this period saw the popularity of new wave of British heavy metals with some popular bands like Deff leopard and iron maiden. In the early eighties the popular bands were David lee Roth and Freddie mercury were the popular vocalist of the time and Eddie Van Halen was able to introduce new Guitar tunes. Many new artists became popular with their innovative kind of music and mesmerized people with the play some Guitar tunes. Along with the rock, new pop bands were popular during 1980’s. The popular pop bands were The Go-Go’s and Billy idol. Heartland rock was among the able to gather a huge fan following. The craze of rock was spreading all around the world. It was not just restricted to British or American countries but became popular in Asian countries as well. British heavy metal rock also became popular. Other folk music like aboriginal rock and world music were also popular during this period. It was the era of hard rock and heavy metal rock. Mainly youngsters associated themselves with this music, as they were able to symbolize their personality with it. Main rock stars who flourished and became extremely popular during this era were Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. The tempo was increased and tough sound of guitar wee adopted. Heavy metal rock sub genres who were topping the charts were Diamond Head, Motorhead, Metallica and others. Emergence of alternative rock happed during the eighties only. 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

9. Soft Cell – Tainted love Sometimes I feel I've got to run away I've got to get away From the pain you drive into the heart of me. the love we share seems to go nowhere And I've lost my light for I toss and turn - I can't sleep at night. Reached Number 1 in September 1981 The Jam – A Town Called Malice Better stop dreaming of the quiet life - Cos it's one you'll never know And quit running for that runaway bus - cos their rosey days are few Reached Number 1 in February 1982 Frankie goes To Hollywood – Two Tribes When two tribes go to war A point is all you can score When two tribes go to war A point is all you can score Reached Number 1 in December 1984

10. In the 1990’s, music had gone through the rap and house revolution, totally changing the landscape of music. While up to the 1980’s music seemed to get louder and louder, the 1990’s music seemed to take a step back in rhythm, going from afarementioned rap revolution, to the slower, romantic lyrics of late ’90s bands, while also witnessing a rise in alternative rock and a couple of attempts of bringing back 80’s style pop. By the end of the decade electronic dance music (house, techno) was everywhere and the charts were full of manufactured corporate groups 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

11. Bryan Adam – Everything I Do (I Do It For You) Look into my eyes, you will see What you mean to me Search your heart, search your soul And when you find me there, you'll search no more Reached Number 1 in July 1991 Whitney Huston – I Will Always Love You If I should stay, I would only be in your way. So I'll go, but I know I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way. And I will always love you. I will always love you. You, my darling you. Hmm. Reached Number 1in December 1992 Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All Around I feel it in my fingers I feel it in my toes Love is all around me And so the feeling grows Reached Number 1 in June 1994

12. Early 2000 were influenced by Internet, and industry was suffering file sharing and piracy. And various tools were popular on the Internet through which people were able to download songs almost free. Some of the tunes like Napster were even taken against the law for the illegal use on the Internet. And one of the biggest factors that was affecting the distribution and production of prop visit during the 2000 has the rise of digital download. In US rock was not as popular in 2000 as it was in 90’s. Popularity of rock increased in countries like UK and Australia in 2000. The importance of buyable music and decreased considerably in 2000. The billboard was also responsible for decreasing the rock music sale the cause they only allowed singles that could not be purchased without album version. The majority of songs that could be bought were singles and people were not interested to purchase the entire album for just one song. They pay for downloading the songs from the Internet and send it on their computers. My chemical romance was performed at the big day out music festival in Australia. Emo was also on the rise during this period. Emotional hardcore was used in order to express emotional performances of various Bands like an embrace, rites of spring, moss Icon. Emo was introduced during mid nineties was appreciated by people on a large scale. There was a decrease in the purchase of rock albums and music worldwide but the fans of rock music were increasing. There was not decrease in the number of the rock lovers. 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

13. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo When the day is dawning, On a Texas Sunday Morning How I long to be there With Marie whos waiting for me there Every lonely city Where i hang my hat Aint as half as pretty, As where my baby's at Reached Number 1 in March 2005 Gnarls Barkley – Crazy I remember when, I remember I remember when I lost my mind There was something so pleasant about that place Even your emotions have an echo in so much space Reached Number 1 in April 2006 Rihanna featuring Jay-Z – Umbrella You have my heart And we'll never be worlds apart Maybe in magazines But you'll still be my star Reached Number 1 in May 2007