About Pop rock
Pop 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 and pop music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Elvis Presley, Madonna, Queen, John Lennon, Freddie Mercury and Selena Gomez.
Pop rock has given rise to 11 subgenres on this site, such as Britpop, Soft rock, Beat music and Power pop.
From Wikipedia
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is rock music with greater emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than standard rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, early pop rock was influenced by the beat, arrangements, and original style of rock and roll (and sometimes doo-wop). It is categorized both as a distinct music genre and as continuous categories of pop and rock. The detractors of pop rock often deride it as a slick, commercial product and less authentic than rock music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Pop rock.
Key artists
- Elvis Presley
- Madonna
- Queen
- John Lennon
- Freddie Mercury
- Selena Gomez
- ABBA
- Céline Dion
- Paul McCartney
- Paramore
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Pop rock?
Pop 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 and pop music.
Where and when did Pop rock originate?
Pop rock originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s.
Who are famous Pop rock artists?
Elvis Presley, Madonna, Queen, John Lennon, Freddie Mercury and Selena Gomez.