The middle part of the Twentieth century saw many cultural developments; among them was the death of the big band sound and the beginning of rock and roll. The combined styles of the African American gospel and R&B genres would change the sound of popular music and American culture as a whole. Today the music that the teens of that era loved is looked back on as €classic rock€, though that term now encompasses music eras as recent as the 1990s. Early rock and roll still has a strong following and many musicians may be interested in playing the music that changed the world.Rock and roll sheet music for the classic era can be found by those who know where to look for it. Those who use websites like Sonifly.com will be able to download sheet music along with actual tracks. Below are a few examples of
classic acts from the 20th century categorized by decade.
The 1950s
B.B. King is one of the most influential blues guitarists of the rock and roll era and his recording career got started in 1949, right around the time the genre was being defined. King would come into his own in the 1950s with hits like €Everyday I Have Blues€ which he recorded in 1955. The 1950s was also the decade that Liverpool's Beatles would begin forming, putting together the foundation of what would become the most well-known and influential group in the history of rock and roll. No collection of rock and roll sheet music from this era is complete with the works of both King and the Beatles.
The 1960s
The Beatles would take the world by storm in the 1960s, adopting their name in homage to Buddy Holly and the Crickets. The band would rise to superstardom during this decade riding a wave of what would be termed €Beatlemania.€ The hits they created during this era include €Till There Was You€, the only song they have ever covered from a Broadway musical. The Beatles closed out the 1960s with one of their most beloved songs, €Here Comes the Sun€ from their Abbey Road album.
The 1970s
Led Zeppelin would rise in popularity in the early seventies to become the legends that they are today. Songs like €Stairway to Heaven€ are among first songs many young rock musicians learn. Pink Floyd is another highly influential band that formed during the latter end of the 1960s that rose to worldwide fame and success in the 1970s. The 1970s would see changes in the rock genre, including the rise of punk and a British band known as The Clash, who would bring a new sound and influence a generation of punk artists well into the 1980s. These bands' music is essential for collectors of rock and roll sheet music and music students in general.
The 1980s
Rock and roll would continue to update itself in the 1980s but musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan would tie it back to its blues roots with their playing styles. No collector of rock and roll sheet music or guitar student can afford to ignore the greats of the 1980s like Vaughan, Billy Joel and Bonnie Raitt.
The 1990s-Early 2000s
While artists like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera became household names in the soul and R&B genres, Pearl Jam would cement their status as being among the most important rock acts of all time and among the originators of the grunge sound. The music of Pearl Jam is still widely played on radio today, and widely covered, making their rock and roll sheet music another essential element of any collection.
classic acts from the 20th century categorized by decade.
The 1950s
B.B. King is one of the most influential blues guitarists of the rock and roll era and his recording career got started in 1949, right around the time the genre was being defined. King would come into his own in the 1950s with hits like €Everyday I Have Blues€ which he recorded in 1955. The 1950s was also the decade that Liverpool's Beatles would begin forming, putting together the foundation of what would become the most well-known and influential group in the history of rock and roll. No collection of rock and roll sheet music from this era is complete with the works of both King and the Beatles.
The 1960s
The Beatles would take the world by storm in the 1960s, adopting their name in homage to Buddy Holly and the Crickets. The band would rise to superstardom during this decade riding a wave of what would be termed €Beatlemania.€ The hits they created during this era include €Till There Was You€, the only song they have ever covered from a Broadway musical. The Beatles closed out the 1960s with one of their most beloved songs, €Here Comes the Sun€ from their Abbey Road album.
The 1970s
Led Zeppelin would rise in popularity in the early seventies to become the legends that they are today. Songs like €Stairway to Heaven€ are among first songs many young rock musicians learn. Pink Floyd is another highly influential band that formed during the latter end of the 1960s that rose to worldwide fame and success in the 1970s. The 1970s would see changes in the rock genre, including the rise of punk and a British band known as The Clash, who would bring a new sound and influence a generation of punk artists well into the 1980s. These bands' music is essential for collectors of rock and roll sheet music and music students in general.
The 1980s
Rock and roll would continue to update itself in the 1980s but musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan would tie it back to its blues roots with their playing styles. No collector of rock and roll sheet music or guitar student can afford to ignore the greats of the 1980s like Vaughan, Billy Joel and Bonnie Raitt.
The 1990s-Early 2000s
While artists like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera became household names in the soul and R&B genres, Pearl Jam would cement their status as being among the most important rock acts of all time and among the originators of the grunge sound. The music of Pearl Jam is still widely played on radio today, and widely covered, making their rock and roll sheet music another essential element of any collection.
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