Amy Grace Hewitt

Genre Assignment

The genre I am researching

“Pop Rock” is the genre which I am researching. “Pop Rock” is usually known for it’s clean lyrics and catchy style. Pop rock has been described as an "upbeat variety of rock music represented by artists such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Everly Brothers, Rod Stewart, Chicago, and Peter Frampton.“ Many bands and artists have been put in the genre “Pop Rock” such as No Doubt, Mcfly, Paramore, and Yellowcard.

The History Of Pop Rock.

Pop rock is a mixture of rock music with pop music. Usually the music genre has a mix of catchy pop style with light lyrics, and (typically) guitar-based songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music. Pop rock has been described as an "upbeat variety of rock music represented by artists such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Everly Brothers, Rod Stewart, Chicago, and Peter Frampton."

Examples of pop rock

1970’s - The Jackson 5, Three Dog Night, Elton John, Diana Ross, Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, Donna Summer, Billy Joel, and Olivia Newton-John, 1980’s - Daryl Hall and John Oates, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Stevie Nicks and Phil Collins. 1990’s - Blink 182, Green Day, Robbie Williams, Alanis Morissette, Shakira, No Doubt, Hanson, Gin Blossoms, and dc Talk 2000’s - P!nk, Maroon 5, Metro Station, Mika, 3OH!3, Forever The Sickest Kids, All Time Low, Dropout Year, A Rocket To The Moon, Something Corporate, Cute Is What We Aim For, Avril Lavigne, The Feeling, McFLY, We The Kings, Cash Cash, Nicolas, Paramore, Stellar Kart, The Veronicas, Hey Monday, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Yellowcard, Kelly Clarkson, Ashley Tisdale, Lil Wayne, Boys Like Girls and Miley Cyrus.