What Is The Role Of Rock Music In The 60's

Rock Music initially started out in the 1950s, with its first recorded song being Elvis’ Cover of ‘That’s All Right, Mama’, recorded and released in 1954. Prime examples of the early rock era are songs like ‘Rock Around the Clock’ by Bill Haley And the Comets, ‘Johnny B. Goode’ by Chuck Berry, and ‘Jailhouse Rock’ by Elvis Presley. Back then, rock and roll was so simple, that all you needed was an electric guitar, drums, a bass, and most importantly, a good voice. It wasn’t until the early 1960s through the late 1970’s that rock music changed. This era was simply called “Classic Rock”, as this era had so many recognizable songs and artists, and the songs have most definitely stood the test of time. Examples of these classic songs can be varied, from ‘Stairway to Heaven’ by Led Zeppelin, all the way to The Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’. These songs are recognizable by million’s as their own gateways into the world of rock music. …show more content…
This anger was later made into the Punk subgenre. The punk era showed that people can convey their political and social views through the power of music. This type of rock had a simpler melody to it, only using a couple of guitar chords per song. The start of punk music can be credited to a couple of different bands, such as Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, and The Stooges From Detroit. Most of the groups that did punk music in this era assured everyone they talked to that they are anti-everything, and that they are all social outcasts. The punk era also showed a new fashion sense, such as raggedy clothes, held by patches and/or safety pins. Along with this, there were new hairstyles and hair colors introduced, such as the Mohawk, and the Liberty Stripes. This genre was also a branching point for other types of rock such as grunge and