About Album-oriented rock
Album-oriented rock is a music genre in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Rainbow, Kansas, Survivor, Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson.
From Wikipedia
Album-oriented rock (AOR, originally album-oriented radio) is a radio format created in the United States in the late 1960s that focuses on the full repertoire of rock albums and is currently associated with classic rock.
The format arose when American FM radio stations decided to play tracks by hard rock and progressive rock artists. In the mid-1970s, AOR was characterized by a layered, mellifluous sound and sophisticated production with considerable dependence on melodic hooks. By the early 1980s, research and formal programming had honed the format's commercial appeal, leading to tremendous popularity. In the early 1980s, the abbreviation AOR shifted to "album-oriented rock", meaning music in the classic rock genre recorded in the late 1960s and 1970s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Album-oriented rock.
Key artists
- Rainbow
- Kansas
- Survivor
- Nancy Wilson
- Ann Wilson
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Album-oriented rock?
Album-oriented rock is a music genre in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Where and when did Album-oriented rock originate?
Album-oriented rock originated in the 1970s.
Who are famous Album-oriented rock artists?
Rainbow, Kansas, Survivor, Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson.