POP ROCK

Iconic Artists

Evolution

Cultural Impact

Definition

Origins

Musical Characteristics

Pop Rock

Emiliano Ibrahim Hernández Huerta

POP ROCK ORIGINS

Key instruments include electric guitars, drums, bass, and keyboards. Synthesizers also play a significant role.

Pop rock songs often feature memorable and hummable tunes.

During its formative years, pop rock drew inspiration from the rhythm, style, and arrangements of rock and roll, as well as elements of doo-wop.

A music genre that blends the catchy, melodic elements of pop with the energy and instrumentation of rock.

Influenced by rock ‘n’ roll, British beat music, and contemporary pop.

Emerged in the 1960s and 1970s.

Massive concerts and music festivals are integral to the pop rock experience.

Pop rock has left its mark on fashion, cinema, and popular culture.

Today, pop rock continues to evolve, blending with genres like indie pop.

In the 1980s, pop rock fused with synth-pop, resulting in hits like Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine.”

Although primarily associated with pop, his album “Thriller” contains rock elements and remains one of the best-selling records of all time.

The Beatles: Pioneers of pop rock, their influence is undeniable. Classics like “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be” define the genre.

The so-called pop music began with the Beatles, which was more pop-rock, and was made purely with instruments.

Pioneers