Research into the Genre of 'Pop Rock'

POP ROCK

Pop rock is a mix of pop music and rock music-usually containing 'light' lyrics, but with a more 'rocky' beat; usualy guitar based. Pop rock has been described as an "upbeat variety of rock music" and has been represented by artists such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Everly Brothers, Rod Stewart, and Chicago.

"Pop Rock is a subgenre of pop music that uses catchy pop songs that are mostly guitar-based."

- George Starostin (music reviewer)

 

Examples:
1970's

The Jackson 5,
Elton John,
Diana Ross,
Bee Gees,
Billy Joel,
Olivia Newton-John.

1980's

Daryl Hall and John Oates,
Stevie Wonder,
Michael Jackson,
Stevie Nicks,
Phil Collins.

1990's

Blink 182,
Green Day,
Alanis Morissette,
Shakira,
No Doubt,
Hanson,
Gin Blossoms,
DC Talk.

2000's

Maroon 5,
Kelly Clarkson,
Pink,
Avril Lavigne,
The Feeling,
Paramore,
Busted,
Aerosmith.