Rock'n'Roll was like a whirlwind that swept away all limits, awakening the spirit of rebellion and the desire for freedom in the youth. The music was no longer gentle melodies, but instead screaming guitars, pounding drums and cool lyrics, creating an unprecedented musical revolution. Rock'n'Roll stars were like gods on stage, captivating millions of young hearts and creating an unprecedented golden age.
Uphill, Rock never “dies”
In the development of world music, Rock was born as a bright milestone breaking the invisible frameworks and barriers of Jazz & Blue. Since the "King" Elvis Presley invented the hip shaking to bring unexpected success on stage, Rock music has made rapid progress on the path of development.
Rock'n'Roll, a whirlwind that breaks all boundaries, has been and is the beating heart of the music world. With its strong vitality, it has become a catalyst for rebellious souls, desires for freedom and passionate stories of every era.
A thorny, rebellious art form
Born to break, Rock'n'Roll has been the flag of musical revolutions. Since its first decades, it has breathed new life into the world music scene, creating new standards and inspiring millions of young people. Over the past 70 years, the fusion of American and British music has created a powerful Rock'n'Roll empire, where unique musical personalities are celebrated and freedom values are affirmed.
Born in the turbulent 50s, Rock'n'Roll was like a flag of rebellion, breaking all barriers and challenges.
Rock'n'Roll originated in America and was a blend of popular music genres at that time such as country, rhythm, western and blues. Rhythm and blues is actually R&B, created by African Americans in the American South in the 1920s. Black people at that time were mostly slaves, but the hardships in life did not diminish their humanistic and artistic values. A separate genre of music was created to help them feel happier, and at the same time, it was a way for them to connect and communicate with each other.
Rhythm and blues had a huge influence on the creation of rock & roll. In the blues works of the 1920s, people can hear the similarities that rock & roll inherited later. Country and western music also had some influence on rock & roll, although not much but enough to be recognized when listening. This is also the reason why rock & roll can be expressed with many melodies from ballads, dance to harmonies, as well as played with diverse instruments such as banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, violin and harmonica.
With a strong, free-spirited sound and lyrics that reflect the voice of youth
In the 1950s, a new genre of music was born called rock & roll, which captivated Americans (mainly young people). At first, rock & roll was simply a combination of electric guitars in blues music, but then it began to "invade" country, western and gospel. This style of rock was called Rockabilly, and was very popular in the 1950s.
Wanda Jackson with Funnel of Love (1961), considered the first singer to dedicate herself to Rock'n'Roll and for this reason she was also called "The Queen of Rock", during the 60s Rock was at the center of a real transformation towards something new and unprecedented in its aspects.
Rock'n'Roll has become a symbol of freedom and rebellion, leaving a strong mark in music history.
On the other hand, in England there were the Beatles and the Rolling Stones with their rock songs mixed with a clever pop system, to the point that they became the standard bearers of a new way of working, on the other hand there were groups like The Kinks with their distorted and powerful guitar riffs also known as heavy metal.
Rock takes on all the forces and forms of class struggle. So we see many of these bands playing the legendary Woodstock stage from July 15 to July 18, 1969. This is where the rock scenario unfolds, where the use of psychoactive substances turns simple listening into a real "trip".
Rock'n'Roll is like a whirlwind that sweeps away all limits, awakening the spirit of rebellion and the desire for freedom in young people.
We can certainly also divide the pollution and hybridization of what remained of the original rock'n'roll of the 80s into two aspects. On one side was the increasingly angry and screaming sound of America's hard rock, heavy metal and thrash where the guitar was a blade cutting through the air, with bands like Metallica, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses. They were the ones who twirled their long hair with curlers and wire, and swayed their slim hips in skinny jeans and athletic leggings.
Rock'n'Roll in recent years - Has the fever cooled or is it just changing shape?
Because of Rock's thorny cover, many audiences believe that this is a rebellious and unique music genre, often caught up in inaccurate prejudices such as "Rock music is just noise", "Rock music is associated with a chaotic lifestyle", "Rock music is not suitable for all ages"... These prejudices not only obscure the true value of Rock music, but also limit the ability of listeners to access and evaluate it fairly.
Rock music carries with it many prejudices.
Because Rock music is not only a symbol of rebellion but also a language of freedom and creativity. It has a rich history, from melodious melodies to hard rock songs, each song contains a message, a separate story. Understanding Rock music correctly not only breaks stereotypes but also opens the door to experience a diverse and rich world of music.
Entering the new millennium, rock has undergone a colorful sound revolution. Music genres have blended together, creating an unprecedentedly rich and diverse musical picture. Familiar rock melodies are recreated in a unique way, bringing new and surprising musical experiences. The intersection of styles not only enriches the musical treasure but also opens up endless creative spaces for artists.
Arctic Monkeys are the ones who brought British indie rock back to its golden age. Their album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," was a musical phenomenon, marking the return of original and energetic rock music. In the US, Animal Collective, with their experimental and unique music, brought a new breeze to the music scene. They proved that rock still had a lot to explore and create.
Musical genres blend together, creating a diverse and rich musical picture unprecedented in the new era.
In the 2010s, when classic rock seemed to have become a thing of the past under the dominance of legendary names such as Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, a vibrant new wind blew up from Italy. Måneskin, with their original and emotional rock music, created a huge shock when they penetrated the already difficult American and British music markets. Their success was not just a simple revival but also a strong declaration of the strong vitality of rock and roll in the new era.
Rock will never disappear if the artist puts his heart and soul into it.
According to some artists, the rock movement is still strong and has never stopped. It is the wave of rockers of all generations, of loyal and demanding audiences, rock venues of all sizes, or some social networking forums - where a lot of attention is focused on rock. The generational transition is also evident when, in addition to veteran bands that continue to compose and perform, young bands with talented members emerge, bringing a new source of energy.
The journey to bring rock back to its golden age is not easy. But the optimism of artists and producers partly shows that the music genre has never disappeared or “died”. It is still there, a smoldering underground stream and continues its mission from the next generation.
