Rock is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and that by the end of the 20th century was the world’s dominant form of popular music Below, find our top 30 rock albums of 2025, chosen by pitchfork staff writer nina corcoran and editors sam sodomsky and marissa lorusso Rooted in various genres like blues, folk, and country music, it gained prominence in the 1950s with pioneers like chuck berry and elvis presley. Rock, pop, and folk music performances and features from npr news, npr cultural programs, and npr music stations. Rock music originated from the american rock and roll sound of the late '40s and early '50s Rock has roots in black rhythm and blues
Iconic black artists like chuck berry, fats domino, sister rosetta tharpe, and little richard are among some of the founders of rock music.
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