No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American_music No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes from the 1950s from the 1960s from the 1970s usion has helped to break down boundaries between different genres of rock, jazz, and led to developments such as the 1980s-era electronica-infused acid jazz. 1940s–early 1970s By the end of 1962, the British rock scene had started, with groups drawing on a wide range of American influences Rock music has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll and rockabilly, which evolved from blues, country music and other influences. No Notes 1970s .. like the Ramones and the Sex Pistols. No Notes Rythm & Blues Late 1940s No Notes The Rolling Stones, Grand Funk Railroad and The Who ... big names, big stadiums, full of people. Later prominent arena rock bands are/were The Who, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Peter Frampton, Pink Floyd and Queen U2 ,Joy Division, Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Fall, Gang of Four, and Echo & the Bunnymen. Many guitarists, feeling constrained by the style of music performed by their respective bands, began releasing solo albums that showcased their guitar skills. Guitarists such as: Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, Tony MacAlpine, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Morse have all greatly contributed to the genre. No Notes No Notes Suede, Oasis, Supergrass, The Verve, Radiohead, Pulp and Blur among the front-runners No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes No Notes ~1960 ~1960