Rock and Roll

Rock Stars!!

What is rock?

There are so many genres of music, pop, jazz, classic, hip hop, and so many more.  Rock has been around for ages but what is it really. The straight-up definition from the dictionary states, "a form of popular music that evolved from rock and roll and pop music during the mid and late 1960s. Harsher and often self-consciously more serious than its predecessors, it was initially characterized by musical experimentation and drug-related or anti-establishment lyrics." but it's a lot more than that. Rock is filled with passion and emotion that not many understand. 

Rock has evolved through time and it has developed a series of common subgenres such as punk rock or classic rock. They're all different but have the same superficial idea but are so different, except for the most common factor of the genre which is the electric guitar. Rock rather than just being a music genre is a form of expression with the passion, the emotion, the rebellion, the freedom it expresses. Many artists aspire to be able to achieve this type of connection to their genre however not many are able to achieve it. 

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How has it influenced society?

Since rock was shown to the world it has cause a strong impact on the way people perceive music. It caused an impact on films, fashion, and society. It has created a way for people to come together for their love of this music. For example, the event LIVE AID.  This was a charity event created to help the women in Africa. This event reached a lot of people to participate while being able to impact the world in a positive way.

 

This was one of the largest television broadcasts in 1985 and inspired many to help a community in need. All of this was done by bringing people together with something they love. It reached 19 billion people across 150 nations which was impressive for their time since the technology wasn't as well developed as it is now.

How does it influence fashion?

Rock stars have a very unique way of dressing which has influenced everyone who loves this. They created a new fashion trend called Punk fashion. It's based on jeans or leather jackets, a lot of silver jewelry, dark colors, funky hairstyles, and crazy makeup. Vivienne Westwood, Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Valentino are all designer brands that influence the rock genre and sell it to the public. 

Iconic Rock Bands

Rolling Stones

In 1962 in London an English Rock Band was formed. They were a band that was a group for 6 decades! They are one of the most iconic rock bands in their era. This band defined what ROCK really was. 

Their band members were:

• Mick Jagger (Harmonica)
• Keith Richards(Bass Guitar)
• Brian Jones(Guitar)
• Bill Wyman(Bass Guitar)
• Charlie Watts( Drums)

Their most popular songs were, Paint it black, Satisfaction, and Sympathy for the devil.   

                                                  

Queen

In 1970 in London a British Rock band was created. In their success, they created many singles and had many live performances. In a BBC poll, they were voted the greatest British band. Thye had a performance in LIVE AID and they were voted the best performance of the night. 

Their band member:

• Freddy Mercury (Piano) 
• Brian May (Guitar)
• John Deacon (Bass Guitar)
• Roger Taylor (guitar)

Their most popular songs are, Another one bites the dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, Don't stop me now, Under pressure, and We will rock you. 

 

However, the bands that mainly inspire Pluto the Band were:

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