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1940s - The closest precursor to rock is R&B. 1950s - Rock and roll explodes in popularity with Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and Elvis. 1960s - The British Invasion redefines rock, which blossoms into several subgenres. 1970s - Heavy metal emerges while arena rock dominates the rock scene. 1980s - Rock concerts become frequent fundraisers for social causes. 1990s - Alternative music from Seattle helps move rock in a new direction. 2000s - Rock fans explore to internet for indie music as an alternative to the mainstream. 2010s - Rock remains the best selling genre for album sales, yet rarely appears on pop charts. |