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Genre: rock-and-roll

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Parent Genre: rock

Rock-and-roll is a genre of music that emerged in the 1950s and is characterized by its upbeat tempo, electric guitar riffs, and heavy emphasis on rhythm. It is known for its rebellious and youthful energy, often featuring lyrics about love, freedom, and the joys and struggles of adolescence. The genre has been influenced by various musical styles such as blues, country, and gospel. Its pioneers helped shape the sound of rock-and-roll, with their distinctive vocal styles and electrifying performances, paving the way for future generations of musicians.


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Piano, Drum Kit, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard/Piano, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Organ, Horn Section, Banjo, Fiddle, Pedal Steel Guitar

Popular rock-and-roll Songs


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Most popular rock-and-roll albums

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Elvis' Christmas Album
1957
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Good Golly!
1969
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We'd Like To Teach The World To Sing
2005
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Ritchie Valens
1959
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The Cadence Years, Vol. 1
1957
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Sleigh Ride
2020
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Berry Is On Top
1959
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12 Of His Biggest Hits
1960
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Johnny Tillotson's Best
2000
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Frankie Avalon
2008
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Mystery Girl
1989
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Fats Domino Swings
1959
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Live From Austin, TX
2007
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Runaround Sue
1961
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The Monkees (Deluxe Edition)
1966
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The Rock N' Roll Collection
1996

rock-and-roll music by decade

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List of rock-and-roll artists

Here is a list of rock-and-roll artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the rock-and-roll genre. You can find out what rock-and-roll genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 38 219435
2 39 112386
3 62 616148
4 51 327148
5 51 267779
6 51 414171
7 44 169971
8 66 1951155
9 62 590768
10 58 516371
11 47 212827
12 57 464757
13 59 597229
14 59 923298
15 54 328580
16 62 1166379
17 57 1290269
18 54 429216
19 60 542365
20 44 250362
21 42 239149
22 42 85466
23 48 213448
24 49 207084
25 58 743776
26 57 199545
27 49 130357
28 42 46509
29 66 1941337
30 53 112049
31 46 173769
32 39 16961
33 53 161025
34 48 283921
35 48 138682
36 46 56765
37 44 204511
38 77 9155154
39 38 56039
40 57 923385
41 63 282561
42 54 537201
43 43 107760
44 52 302602
45 57 496038
46 58 881405
47 59 566341
48 44 85426
49 55 345029
50 41 85350
51 46 310671
52 42 104844
53 52 309756
54 48 123817
55 51 324829
56 61 678079
57 46 137821
58 40 78776
59 37 23901
60 39 42564
61 45 16052
62 44 46216
63 43 21655
64 42 101754
65 44 174482
66 37 24888
67 45 54180
68 49 116917
69 41 58086
70 41 75745
71 40 49678
72 47 66525
73 40 68921
74 40 137535
75 40 306845
76 37 32167
77 49 479230
78 36 35088
79 36 136286
80 57 137084
81 61 285628
82 44 63250
83 51 270558
84 52 345456
85 41 67034
86 40 92187
87 39 60959
88 66 582875
89 39 128242
90 56 440776
91 54 497469
92 41 49522
93 50 313394
94 42 33973
95 36 69660
96 41 128940
97 47 8533
98 43 189855
99 37 239891
100 39 2280

rock-and-roll playlist created by Chosic

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