Rock is one of the most popular musical genres around the world, since from its creation until today its songs are listened to by millions of people. This July 13th they celebrate World Rock Day.
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Get to know the some myths that have surrounded this musical genre for decades. According to an investigation carried out by the music portal El Enano Rabioso, these beliefs have permeated popular culture.
‘Rock has nothing to do with pop’
One of the first collective imaginaries is that these two musical genres are polar opposites; However, they are more similar than you think. Why? The Oxford Dictionary of the English Language defines rock and roll as “a type of loud popular music, developed in the 1960s, with a thumping beat played on electric guitars and drums”. On the other hand, he says that pop is: “popular music, from the 50s, usually with a hard-hitting rhythm and simple melodies, often in contrast to rock and soul.”
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‘Rock does not have a social struggle’
Rock has been seen as a musical genre that has been in favor of and in defense of underprivileged classes, however they are only beliefs since its lyrics are so varied, addressing conservative and progressive issues, like any other genre.
Each band has its own stamp and way of thinking that does not always aim to seek a social struggle. For example, ‘Brown Sugar’ by Rolling Stones and ‘I Used to Love Her’ by Guns N’Roses are songs that, according to the portal, tell stories of abuse.
‘Rock is anti-system’
Another popular myth is that rock is anarcho or anti-system, which has no solid argument behind it, since the great rock bands from years ago to this day have the support of large multinationals in the United States. The macro events de rock are sponsored by large beer brands and other companies such as banks, cars, sunglasses or real estate portals.
‘Rock is better than any other music’
Although rock is important to the culture of many countries like the United States, it should be noted that the local or regional music of each territory is just as essential in the identity of each community.
Therefore, it is subjective to indicate that a musical genre is better than another, each person has the free expression to choose the music that identifies them.
Why is World Rock Day celebrated?
On July 13, 1985, one of the most impressive episodes in the history of rock took place: the Live Aid meeting, a mega-concert with several important bands of the genre throughout its history such as: Queen, David Bowie, U2, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Phil Collins, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, – Yes, at the JFK stadium in Philadelphia.
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