As I mentioned before, music is one of our greatest forms of expression. It can be used to describe emotions, motivate us towards things, or even influence how we feel about something. What kind of music you listen to has an effect on your mood, what you do for fun, and who you are as a person.

The thing about music is that it appeals to different people in different ways. Some like heavy bass tracks while others love soft ballads. This article will talk more about some types of rock music and why they matter to your life and self-image.

Disclaimer: The following paragraphs will include very basic concepts such as narrative, character, and plot.

Pink Floyd

As mentioned earlier, one of the most influential bands in music history is Pink Floyd. They were able to influence other musicians through their songs and concepts, but what makes them stand out above all others is how they conducted themselves as professionals.

Pink Floyd was never really considered a “pop” band. Even though many of their albums featured catchy melodies and lyrics that people could sing along to, they did not consider themselves a pop group. This is because they envisioned themselves more as artists than anything else- creating beautiful stories that would stay with you for years.

However, while they may have disagreed with the use of labels such as “rock” or “fusion,” there is no denying that their style influenced rock music as we know it today.

The Beatles

When you’re a kid, you spend a lot of time listening to music. You listen to whatever your parents like, or what artists they like, so as a child, you end up with lots of crumbs of knowledge about different genres and artists.

As you grow older, you develop an appreciation for some genres more than others. For example, people who grew up in the ‘80s probably know a good amount about hard rock, classic rock, and maybe even a little heavy metal. But very few have ever heard of new wave or electronica.

So how do we fix that? How can we learn about new genres as adults?

I believe it is important to simply start listening to music! No matter what genre you are not familiar with, there is at least one song within that genre that everyone knows. By learning the lyrics to these songs, you will understand the genre better.

This article will talk about one such easy way to begin exploring other musical genres – by listening to the band The Beatles.

The Beatles: An Introduction

The Beatles were an English group formed in Liverpool in 1960. They consisted of four main members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

These guys wrote their own material, including several hit singles such as Let It Be (1973), I Will Never Forget Your Love (1969), and Living Too Fast (1975).

The Rolling Stones

As discussed earlier, music genres are not defined by what sounds good, but by who defines the genre. For the past five decades, the most defining element of rock is definitely its lyrics. However, it is important to remember that this isn’t the only factor when determining whether or not an album fits into the category of rock.

The term “rock song” was coined in the 1950s to describe any song with a strong beat and lyrics about romance, sex, or alcohol. Therefore, songs like Bruno Mars’ A-Bol-Ida-Ooey Gooeey make use of those elements, but they’re not considered rock because their lyrics do not contain anything related to romantic relationships, drugs, or drinking.

In fact, some people may even consider Katy Perry’s Roar to be more fit in the category of jazz than rock due to the presence of heavy bass lines and instrumental riffs that sound similar to those used in classical music. Even the word “roar” can be seen as contradictory to the definition of rock since it does not contain the word “romance.”

Music artists such as Adele, Taylor Swift, and Twenty One Pilots have all been described as having a pure pop style, which means they write very catchy melodies and lyrics that appeal mostly to adults. These artists are famous for their lyrical content, but none of them necessarily define themselves as being part of the teenybopper genre.

Bob Dylan

There have been many great singers throughout history, but none that influenced music as much as Robert Zimmerman “Bob” Dylan. He is arguably one of the greatest lyricists in the English language, writing songs about everything from love to politics to religion!

Dylan set new standards for what it means to be a singer while also creating his own style and approach to songwriting. Many people refer to his songs as simply “songs”, though some call them poetry or even stories.

He was known for never using auto-tune, instead always singing with a natural voice. His powerful vocals are still admired today.

Many musicians credit Dylan as an inspiration and source of inspiration. Some say his influence can be felt across all genres of music. Others say he inspired them to make their own music and/or take more risks by experimenting with lyrics and styles.

Whatever genre you listen to, there’s a chance you’ve heard one of Dylan’s songs at least once.

The Who

After leaving England, Pete Townshend began writing music with his guitar. He wrote his first song in Germany when he was only 16 years old! This is very impressive because most people start writing songs at a much higher age.

He later attended Leeds University where he majored in music theory. While there he formed a band with some of his classmates. They called themselves The Soundies and they all played their parts well.

One day however, someone suggested that they form a group together. So they did just that and this new group needed a name. Someone said they should call themselves The Who, so they did.

The members were: guitarist/vocalist Pete Townshend, bassist Denny Lickerish, keyboardist Keith Moon (later replaced by Simon Kirke), and drummer John Entwistle. These four worked really well together and helped shape Townshend’s career as a musician.

Townshend eventually left The Who to pursue other projects but he never stopped being an integral part of the band. He now has his own successful solo project as well as another band named The Dead Souls!

These two bands have received many accolades for his talent as a musician and writer. His style has also influenced many musicians including Trent Reznor (of Nine Inch Nails) and Dave Navarro (of Jane’s Addiction).

Van Morrison

As we mentioned earlier, one of music’s greatest tricksters was Bob Dylan. He adapted his sound for every genre he touched, creating music that left an impression on all listeners.

Van Morrison is another artist who incorporated many styles into his music. While some may consider his songs to be mostly in one style or category, they actually have lots of different elements mixed together.

His musical style ranged from neo-classical pieces with Latin rhythms to soft ballads with subtle acoustic guitars and vocals.

He wrote lyrics about love, death, spirituality, and politics. Although most of his songs are known for their intensity, you can also find some lighter songs sprinkled in here and there.

What makes him stand out above other musicians is his voice. It has been described as having “angelic qualities” and being full of emotion.

He was also very vocal about his faith which helped shape his songwriting. Many of his songs revolve around Christianity such as How Can I Keep From Singing, God Be Praised, and Tears Of Fire.

He even made a gospel album! That’s right, Morrison recorded an entire album of Christian rock songs back in 1978 called The Best of Friends.

Jimi Hendrix

When you listen to rock music, there are many things you should look for. You should pay attention to how well musicians write their songs, you should admire their vocals, you should appreciate their guitar playing, and lastly, you should enjoy their overall energy.

All of these qualities can be found in one song by one artist: guitarist James “Jim” Hendyce. His stage name is Jimmi Hendrix, which most people know him under, but he went by Jimmy when he was young.

He grew up in London, England before moving to America as a child. He had very supportive parents who encouraged his love of music.

His father played piano and violin and influenced his son greatly. As did his uncle who taught him how to play guitar at an early age. Hendryx learned several instruments including bass, drums, and keyboards.

He started performing publicly at the age of twelve where he would receive rave reviews. By sixteen, he landed a job with a local radio station that allowed him to hone his craft more than ever.

He soon became known not just within his town, but across Europe too! After winning Best New Talent at The British Awards, his career took off even further.

After recording his first album, he received lots of interest from record labels. Many wanted to work with him but only if he gave them permission to use his famous stage name as his own.

Bruce Springsteen

As a young boy, I was not very interested in music. In fact, I barely listened to any songs at all! I would sometimes hear my parents listening to certain tracks, but that was it for me.

It wasn’t until high school when music really started grabbing my attention. Some of the songs I heard were Too Much To Ask by The Beatles,Bad Boyfriend by Katy Perry, and/or Sexy You (I Swear) by Ariana Grande. All three of these songs are pretty catchy and well-known, which definitely helped contribute to my initial interest.

But then something interesting happened. Around this time, my dad got a new job about two hours away from us. We made a trip out there almost every day, so he took me with him most days while he worked.

During our car rides back home, we would listen to music. Sometimes it would be one song, or maybe several songs all connected together as a album. But no matter what type of music we listened to, one thing remained consistent—my father played an incredible amount of rock music.

He loves hard rhythmically complex music that makes people move. A lot of his favorites include lyrics that stick with you and inspire creative thoughts. He also enjoys artists that make music that touches your heart and can get you dancing if they are able to connect with you.