Description of pop rock music
Pop rock is a subgenre of rock music that combines the catchy melodies and commercial appeal of pop music with the energy, instrumentation, and attitude of rock music. Pop rock emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s with bands like Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, and Aerosmith.
Pop rock often features a heavy focus on hooks, catchy choruses, and sing-along lyrics, combined with guitar-driven instrumentation and energetic rhythms. The genre often incorporates elements of other genres, including punk rock, power pop, and new wave, and has been influenced by a variety of artists, including The Beatles, The Who, and The Rolling Stones.
Some of the most well-known and influential pop rock artists include The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, U2, and Maroon 5, among many others.
Pop rock has continued to evolve and remain popular over the years, with many contemporary artists drawing inspiration from the genre's signature sound and style.
Related genres: rockpopalternativealternative rockindie rock
