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	              		History of Rock

In the late 1960s, rock music was blended with folk music to create
folk rock, blues to create blues-rock and with jazz, to create
jazz-rock fusion, and without a time signature to create psychedelic rock.
In the 1970s, rock incorporated influences from soul, funk, and latin music.
Also in the 1970s, rock developed a number of subgenres, such as soft rock,
heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and punk rock.
Rock subgenres that emerged in the 1980s included synth-rock, hardcore
punk and alternative rock. In the 1990s, rock subgenres included grunge,
Britpop, indie rock, and nu metal.

A group of musicians specializing in
rock music is called a rock band or rock group. Many rock groups consist
of a guitarist, lead singer, bass guitarist, and drummer, forming a quartet.
Some groups omit one or more of these roles and/or utilize a lead singer who
plays an instrument while singing, forming a trio or duo; others include
additional musicians such as one or two rhythm guitarists and/or a keyboardist.
More rarely, groups also utilize stringed instruments such as violins or cellos,
and/or horns like trumpets or trombones.
A rocker performing at a concert.
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