Origin of Rock Music:
Originated from Rock and Roll in the late 1940s and early 1950s
Time Signature:
Usually has a 4/4 Time Signature
Instruments:
There is dominant focus on electric guitar, supported by electric bass and drums with one or more singers
Structure:
Mostly Verse to Chorus form
Lyrics:
Traditionally it was mostly about love and socio-political topics but eventually became diverse
Popularity:
It was the most popular genre until sometime around the late 2000s to 2010s, when hip-hop surpassed it.
Artists:
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Beach Boys, The Who
