Rock & Pop Music

History

History of Rock Music

The history of rock music isn't cut and dry. Many individuals debate who the first rock singer was and what the first rock song
was. However, it is known that the history of rock music comes from the old R&B mixed with some country and western and
fused with a little rockabilly.

The exact time period that the history or rock music started in is not known. There were rock and roll elements showing up in
blues songs and old country western songs as far back as the 20's and 30's. By the 1950's the history or rock music had begun.

It was Alan Freed a disc jockey from Ohio that first came up with the phrase rock and roll in 1955. With that, the history of rock
music was well under way.

As stated before, just who started the history of rock music is under debate. This is because rock and roll music evolved from
different genres and some songs that belonged to the blues, jazz, country, and gospel genres offered elements that could be
considered rock and roll. However, it was Bill Haley's song, “Rock around the clock” that became popular enough to top the
Billboard music charts.

In the history or rock music there have been many icons. Among the earliest rock stars are names like Bill Haley, Chuck Berry,
and Little Richard. Rock spawned numerous subgenres and has since grown into countless genres of music. Some original
genres include: Rockabilly, Doo-wop, Soul, Motown, the California sound, British, Folk rock, Acid rock, Progressive rock and
fusion, Heavy metal and glitter rock, Punk rock, Disco, Reggae, Rap and hip-hop and Alternative.

All Questions are to be answered in your book next to this page after it is glued in

1: List as many genres of rock and pop music you can think of in your book.

2: Where does the origins or roots of rock lie and what artists pioneered the style

3: What is the first rock or pop song you ever remember listening to

4: Who popularised the phrase ‘Rock and Roll’

Spelling List
Rhythm
Popular
Technology
Guitar
Keyboard
Chords
Composition
Extensions
Augmented
Diminished

Revise these words we will be having a quiz week 3

Homework: Select one of the genres written in bold and research that genre. Write about musical techniques,
styles, trends, fashions, politics or any other aspect associated with that genre. (Minimum ½ A4 Page)

SHO 1 Rock & Pop Music

History