Rock 'n' roll emerged in the 1950s. It fuses rhythm, blues, country, and gospel music with themes of youth, love, and rebellion.
Blues rock combines traditional blues with rock instruments, frequently featuring expressive guitar solos, maintaining the emotional intensity of blues music.
Indie Rock is a diverse rock music genre, frequently produced independently by DIY bands, emphasizing creativity, and individuality.
Pop rock combines pop melodies with rock structure, featuring hooks and a polished sound.
Jazz-rock, a fusion of jazz and rock, has intricate rhythms, improvisation, and jazz-influenced chords.