About Soft rock
Soft rock is a music genre that emerged in United States and Europe in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock.
Among the best-known names in the style are Céline Dion, Avril Lavigne, Leonard Cohen, Elton John, U2 and Alla Pugacheva.
Soft rock has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Yacht rock and Quiet storm.
From Wikipedia
Soft rock (also known as light rock, mellow rock or adult-oriented rock) is a form of rock music that originated in the late 1960s in the United States and the United Kingdom which smoothed over the edges of singer-songwriter and pop rock, relying on simple, melodic songs with big, lush productions. Soft rock was prevalent on the radio throughout the 1970s and eventually metamorphosed into a form of the synthesized music of adult contemporary in the 1980s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Soft rock.
Key artists
- Céline Dion
- Avril Lavigne
- Leonard Cohen
- Elton John
- U2
- Alla Pugacheva
- George Michael
- Milla Jovovich
- Robbie Williams
- Phil Collins
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Soft rock?
Soft rock is a music genre that emerged in United States and Europe in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock.
Where and when did Soft rock originate?
Soft rock originated in United States and Europe in the 1960s.
Who are famous Soft rock artists?
Céline Dion, Avril Lavigne, Leonard Cohen, Elton John, U2 and Alla Pugacheva.