Innovative and unlike
anything else that had ever happened before in music, Rock emerged in the
early 1950s as a music that for the first time catered almost exclusively to
the youth of the day. It helped erase the racial divide between black and white
America, and also caught on rapidly in Britain, and other parts of Europe, notably
Germany. British rock groups became a major influence on rock music in the U.S.
The major raw creative force of rock music began to wane in the 1970s, so that
mainstream rock had lost its creative drive by 1990. It gave way, however, to
even rawer versions of the genre with various forms of heavy metal, and along
with it punk rock, and grunge (alternative) rock.
Rock music has always been rebellious in spirit. As for 1960s counterculture and folk rockers
such as Bob Dylan, rebellion was an integral part of their acoustic and
electric music. Social causes were dominant in rock music through the 1960s and
into the 1970s, with famous rockers becoming cultural statesmen.
Rock has its roots in 1940s and 1950s and
was heavily influenced by blues, rhythm and
blues and country music.
Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric
blues and folk,
and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and
other musical sources.
Musically, rock has centered on the electric
guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar and drums.
Typically, rock is song-based music usually with a 4/4 time
signature using a verse-chorus
form, but the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music,
lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other
themes that are frequently social or political in emphasis.
Most rock
bands include a vocalist, a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer, forming a
quartet. Some groups omit one or more of these functions and use a vocalist who
plays an instrument while singing, sometimes forming a trio or duo. Others
still add extra musicians, such as one or two guitarists and keyboardist. More
rarely groups also use saxophonists or trumpeters and even instruments such as
violins or cellos.
Much more
than a musical genre, Rock music created a way of life. It set the benchmark of
behavior for thousands of people, and it influenced their style of dressing,
acting and speaking.
Best Rock Clubs in SL
In Second Life you can
visit several clubs, have fun and dance, while listening to the great hits that represent the
various styles of rock from the past few decades.
Wet Willie's Rock Club
If you want
to have fun, listening to good music and dancing to classic rock, Wet Willie's
is the perfect destination for you. The Club is popular in Second Life, where
young and old music lovers come 24/7 to dance and enjoy 70's and 80's rock,
blues and more in an eclectic urban and tropical setting.
Ohana Rock Club
If you want
to hear good music, come join the fun in the welcoming place of Second Life for
the best of rock of all ages. With live DJs playing their favorite rock orders,
there's something for everyone's musical taste! The hosts are there to keep you
entertained.
Greased Lightning
If you are a
fan of classic rock from the 60s 70s & 80s, Greased Lightning is the ideal
destination for you. The club features great music and great hosts.
Wild Angels Rock Club & Loung
For good
music and fun times, you should go see Wild Angels. The Club is all about
hospitality and rock music. If you want to feel right at home, this is the
place for you. In Wild Angels, there's no room for drama, just rock!
Purple Gator Rock Club & Blues Club
Purple Gator
features live DJ's and musicians, dancing, weekly themed events and more for
you to have fun and listen to the best of rock. This rock club plays hits from
the 60's through 90's, blues, southern rock and country.
Come have fun
and enjoy the best of Rock in Second Life!
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