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Pop/ Rock
Pop and Rock are generally considered to be the types of music that the broadest audience will listen to. Pop and Rock artists target the "mainstream" through the use of catchy rhythms, melodies, and lyrics. Pop/Rock music is often ranked in charts based on record sales, airplay, or a combination of both. In the United States, Billboard magazine is considered an authority on pop/rock music rankings, and TicketNetwork is the authority on tickets for all of your favorite pop and rock events.
One of the biggest pop music artists of all time is Madonna, who is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop." Britney Spears was often called the "Princess of Pop", and Michael Jackson has been known as the "King of Pop." In a similar way, Elvis Presley was referred to as the "King of Rock n' Roll" in his days, and The Beatles are still recognized as one of the most legendary pop groups worldwide. Currently, the Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana are well known acts in the pop music genre. Find great deals on all these pop and rock tickets and more at TicketNetwork.com!
About Pop/Rock Music
One of the most popular forms of music today is Pop/Rock. Also called Rock 'n' Roll or Pop, Rock music features catchy beats, memorable lyrics and extensive use of the guitar. Rock music began in the late 1940's, and has roots in the Blues and Country music. Characterized by a fast beat that is easy to dance to, Rock music often uses the electric guitar, drums, keyboard, synthesizers, and other instruments. Pop/Rock music is so popular because it appeals to the widest range of people. Roger Waters tickets sell quickly since many people love Roger Waters concerts. Whenever you turn on the radio, you are likely to hear a Pop/Rock song that you can't get out of your head.
In the 1950's, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran and other stars played a type of music called Rockabilly. Some people think that Rockabilly is the purest form of Rock 'n' Roll. It eventually led to the type of music that artists like Roger Waters play today. Now you can find discount Roger Waters tickets on TicketNetwork to hear the latest Pop/Rock sounds. Some people still listen to Rockabilly today, as it mixes the Blues, Country, wild emotion and a powerful rhythm and beat. One summer night in 1954 in Memphis, while Elvis was recording a song at Sun Records, he and his group started fooling around, jumping and dancing while playing the music. Rockabilly was born.
Jerry Lee Lewis only had two formal piano lessons, but he went on to become an icon of Rock 'n' Roll. With his songs "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", he pioneered piano rock. Jerry Lee Lewis was also famous for energetic performances that included jumping up and kicking away his piano bench, and sitting and standing on his piano. This may be normal for Rock musicians today, but in the 1950's it was shocking and Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the first stars to act like this on stage. Fans with Roger Waters tickets will also experience an energetic, exhilarating concert.
Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Cliff Richard were among the first Pop/Rock stars influencing future artists such as Roger Waters in many ways. Elvis played an important part in the history of Rock. Stars of today, such as Madonna, Neil Diamond, and Roger Waters, can trace their roots back to him. Now, fans with Roger Waters tickets can experience the world of Rock for themselves but Roger Waters tickets can be hard to find, so check out TicketNetwork now
Pop/Rock songs are famous for catchy beats and lyrics that you just can't get out of your head. People who can't get Roger Waters songs out of their heads can find cheap Roger Waters tickets at TicketNetwork. Classic Rock 'n' Roll songs include "Good Golly Miss Molly" by Little Richard, "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf, and "November Rain" by Guns and Roses. In the first 50 years that Billboard has been tracking the most popular songs, the top Rock songs were "Smooth" by Santana, "Hey Jude" by the Beatles and "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)" by Rod Stewart. Today, some of the top Rock songs on iTunes are "Gotta Be Somebody" by Nickelback, "Love Remains the Same" by Gavin Rossdale, and "Addicted" by Saving Abel.
Rock Music is so popular that it influenced our entire culture. Through movies, fashion, television, and celebrity idols, Pop/Rock changed people's clothing, attitudes, language, and even the way they thought and acted. Rock changed the way people danced, leading to the jitterbug, the twist, and other types of dancing. Teenagers watched Dick Clark's American Bandstand and found out about the hottest dance and music trends. Rock idols such as the Beatles and the Monkees drove fans crazy whenever they appeared. In 1969, a concert called Woodstock was so huge that it became a historical event. Over 450,000 people traveled to rural New York to share drugs, free love, and music. And now, thousands of people are looking for discount Roger Waters tickets so they can go to a Roger Waters concert near them.
Pop/Rock has become one of the most popular forms of music in America today. Fans are always looking for Roger Waters seats and discount Roger Waters tickets on TicketNetwork for the latest concerts. Stars like Roger Waters, Madonna, Tina Turner, and Fleetwood Mac sell out concerts and gross millions of dollars in concert sales. And today you can buy tickets to see Pop/Rock artists like Roger Waters online at TicketNetwork. People buy Roger Waters albums and Roger Waters tickets to hear the music they love. Rock will always be popular. Whenever you turn on the radio, you can hear songs from artists like Roger Waters, Billy Joel, The Eagles, and Jonas Brothers. TicketNetwork is your source for Bette Midler tickets, Santana tickets, Madonna tickets, and cheap Roger Waters tickets.
Pop/Rock Music Links
Sources for the "About Pop/Rock" section include:
- Rock Music on Wikipedia
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- The History of Rock 'n' Roll
- Woodstock 1969
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Official Website
- Dick Clark's American Bandstand
- The History of Rockabilly
- Pop Culture Music Charts
- Brief History of Pop Music
- Official Cliff Richard Website
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