Hard rock

Hard rock is a variation of rock music with roots in early 1960s garage rock and psychedelic rock. The term "hard rock" may be used several genres such as punk rock and grunge in order to distinguish them from the more radio-friendly pop rock genre.

Hard rock
Stylistic origins	Blues rock Psychedelic rock Rock
Cultural origins	Mid 1960s, United Kingdom and United States
Typical instruments	Guitar bass vocals drums keyboards
Subgenres
Heavy metal Progressive rock
Other topics
Back beat Rock opera Rock band Performers Hall of Fame Social impact

Notable Artists

• The Beatles (such as Helter Skelter, I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
• Status Quo
• The Who
• AC/DC
• Aerosmith
• Black Sabbath
• Deep Purple
• Default
• Creed
• Grand Funk Railroad
• Guns N' Roses
• Kiss
• Led Zeppelin
• Mountain
• Thin Lizzy
• Van Halen