Rock music is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States as "rock and roll" in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of styles from the mid-1960s, primarily …

Rock is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and that by the end of the 20th century was the world’s dominant form of popular music. It originated in the United States and spread …

18 hours ago · In 2025, rock was still hanging in. As artificial intelligence infiltrates music, the genre’s handmade imperfections are more crucial than ever.

4 days ago · Rock music emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by its amplified instrumentation, energetic rhythms, and rebellious attitude. Rooted in various genres like …

Dec 17, 2025 · Rock, pop, and folk music performances and features from NPR news, NPR cultural programs, and NPR Music stations.

Rock music originated from the American rock and roll sound of the late '40s and early '50s. Rock has roots in Black rhythm and blues. Iconic Black artists like Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Sister …

20 hours ago · Twelve amazing months of prog rock, pop rock, blues rock, country rock, art rock, glam rock, alt-rock, southern rock, Christian rock, proto-rock, Britrock, hard rock, vampire rock, …

If someone is your rock, you feel that you can depend on them and that they will always support you. : "He's always been my rock," said his lifelong friend and teammate.

Essential hits from the classic rock era, featuring long hair, big solos and singers who graduated from frontman school with honors!

1 day ago · Rock icons including Def Leppard, Eric Clapton, and more have confirmed 2026 tour dates as additional shows continue to roll out worldwide.