In the earlier part of 1950s the world witnessed the birth of a popular music genre known as Rock Music. It is very difficult to pin point a particular song as the birth of rock, however, the most attention and credit goes to Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the comets. The new form of music with electric bass guitar and drums and cymbals was becoming increasingly popular and famous.
Elvis Presley, in 1954, recorded a song at a studio in Tennessee and
became a singing sensation. The new type of music was liked by other
artists such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee
Lewis, and many others. And by the end of 1950s and early 1960s Rock
music hit United Kingdom. Rock artists toured Europe and their music was
all over the radios, in streets, in clubs, and everywhere. Quarrymen
was the most liked group in Europe at that time.
The British were not going to stay behind. The Beatles made their
debut in the USA in 1964. 73 Million People witnessed their debut. And
in only three months’ time they were sitting on top 5 positions in
Billboard Charts. Then came in Rolling Stones to rock the scene! A
graphical presentation shows in detail how Rock music evolved since
1940s to date.
Rock music dealt with a wide range of themes such as romantic love,
rebellion against the established system, sex, social concerns and life
styles. Addressing such a wide variety of concerns made this popular
music even more liked around the globe. Rock is now one of the most
listened to music genre in the world and some musicians believe that it
can bring peace to the world. The title, ‘Rock & Roll Jihad’, of his
book by Salman Ahmad explains it all!
Source : http://www.ticketsmove.com/blog/music/evolution-of-rock-music/
