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- Hard rock emerged from British groups of the late-1960s, such as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, that mixed the music of early British rock bands with a more hard-edged form of blues rock. Led Zeppelin's eponymous first album, Led Zeppelin I (1969), is a good example of blues rock that represents the beginning of the hard rock genre.
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Hard rock began in the mid-1960s with the garage, psychedelic and blues rock movements. Some of the earliest hard rock music was produced by the Kinks, the Who, the Rolling Stones, Cream, Vanilla Fudge, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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Jun 7, 2021 · Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 3 min read. While a diverse array of rock music has been labeled “hard rock,” the music is best described as powerful, blues-based, and riff-heavy rock and roll.
Apr 18, 2021 · Being steeped in the blues and rock and roll traditions, these artists helped pave the way for what would become both hard rock and heavy metal later down the line, even informing some of the...
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In 1970, Black Sabbath, released what is considered the first heavy metal album, Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath's music was revolutionary even for hard rock. It was typified by dark lyrics, hard riffs and a heavy atmosphere, transforming hard rock into to an early form of heavy metal.
Half of a century of amping up experiences! Hard Rock International celebrates its 50th anniversary since founders Peter Morton and Isaac Tigrett established the first Hard Rock Cafe in London in 1971. We've come a long way, but we're not done yet. Here's to the next 50 years!
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- The Rolling Stones. The Rolling Stones is one of the longest-running and most legendary hard rock bands of all time. They are one of the best-selling music artists in history.
- Metallica. Metallica is one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time. What’s more, they are one of the best-selling music artists in history.
- Queen. Queen is one of the most diverse and versatile hard rock bands of all time. They are one of the best-selling music artists in history. Formed in London in 1970, the band consisted of Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass).
- Van Halen. Van Halen is one of the most influential and successful hard rock bands of the late 1970s and 1980s. What’s more, they are one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Hard Rock founders, Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, were two young Americans who brought together American food and rock ‘n’ roll in London, heart of the world’s music scene in 1971.
