About Folk rock
Folk rock is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music. Its influences include folk music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, Led Zeppelin and Cher.
Folk rock has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Celtic rock, Medieval folk rock, British folk rock and Trønder rock.
From Wikipedia
Folk rock is a fusion genre of rock music with heavy influences from English and American folk music. It arose in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom in the mid-1960s. In the U.S., folk rock emerged from the folk music revival. Performers such as Bob Dylan and the Byrds—several of whose members had earlier played in folk ensembles—attempted to blend the sounds of rock with their pre-existing folk repertoire, adopting the use of electric instrumentation and drums in a way previously discouraged in the U.S. folk community. The term "folk rock" was initially used in the U.S. music press in June 1965 to describe the Byrds' music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Folk rock.
Key artists
- The Beatles
- Bob Dylan
- Leonard Cohen
- George Harrison
- Led Zeppelin
- Cher
- Milla Jovovich
- Ryan Gosling
- Sinéad O'Connor
- John Cale
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Folk rock?
Folk rock is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music. Its influences include folk music.
Where and when did Folk rock originate?
Folk rock originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s.
Who are famous Folk rock artists?
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, Led Zeppelin and Cher.