Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Originally posted by: Ballatician
So School of Rock was on TBS tonight and even though I am not a Jack Black fan, I watched it. It was pretty funny but it made me realize I don't know anything about Rock and Roll.
So, where do I begin? I don't know how long this interest will last but I feel like exploring the genre a little bit. What are the quintessential albums/bands I should look into?
Why do you listen to it if you do? Any memorable concerts?
rock and roll is such a huge genre of music. You need to narrow down the sub-genre you are interested in.
you could do this by decade.
50's are more rockabilly style and some vocal groups thrown in. This is the 1st generation of rock. The sounds are raw and the instruments very old school. Great music.
60's bring in many new styles and sub-genres. Easy listening stuff, vocal groups, beginnings of hard rock and heavy metal. The Motown sound is huge. Psychedelia peaks in this decade.
70's brought in some odd stuff. Heavy metal was getting bigger and changing. Hard rock was growing too especially due to an Australian group. Country was popular as was disco. The beginnings of hip-hop and rap. Pop music was everywhere. Punk was peaking. Arena rock was popular.
80's were by far the
worst decade for music. Heavy metal became more Glam oriented and popular. Disco faded out and became synthpop. Hard rock was doing well. Pop music was fun with many one hit wonders. Punk was making a small resurgence. Rap and hip-hop became hugely popular. Late 80's and early 90's were dominated by House music.