Rock

Born in the 1950s from rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and country. Characterized by electric guitars, strong backbeat, and vocal emphasis. Subgenres include classic rock, alternative, indie, progressive, and punk.

The tags above show the period in which Rock emerged and is still active (1950s-present) and the typical tempo of its songs in beats per minute (100-140 BPM); individual tracks can fall outside that range. The artists below are a starting point chosen for commercial impact, critical influence or genre-defining work, not a ranking.