Author: Shannon Jorge

On October 28, 1981, drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/singer James Hetfield formed the band after Ulrich placed an ad in the LA Recycler newspaper.

The first genre of rock music to gain international popularity in the mid-1950s was rock ‘n’ roll (rock and roll, from rock and roll, “to swing and spin”).

AC/DC (from alternating current/direct current) is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.

Yes, really addicted: a case of psychological dependence on heavy music was recorded in Sweden. The man was recognized as disabled and paid a pension.

Metal (otherwise known as heavy metal) is a heavier genre in rock music that originated from hard rock in the late 60s and early 70s in England and the United States.

In 1969, the band moved to Boston and changed its name to Aerosmith. In 1970, Ray Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford.

Accordingly, the content of the songs can also be completely different – from relaxed and humorous to gloomy and philosophical.

The Beatles, a British rock band, was the brightest phenomenon of world culture in the 60s of the XX century. It was founded in the spring of 1956 by 15-year-old John Lennon.

In modern life, music has become a very versatile art form. Music is divided into styles and genres, place and time of its creation.

Rock music originated in the postal service in the 60s of the last century and remains popular and relevant today. Now we can listen to many subgenres of rock, from art rock to Christian rock.