in the 60s the british invasion bands that mix pop-oriented easy listening melodies with rn'r elements lay the foundation for the explosion of rock. the sound is heavier and rawer, electric guitars are more saturated different subgenres are emerging and many (blues rock, country rock, folk rock, country rock, psychedelic rock etc..)

• seminal rock artists:

the beatles, rolling stones, jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, deep purple.