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Rock | Definition, History, Artists, Songs, Facts | Britannica 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 It originated in the United States and spread to other English-speaking countries and across Europe in the 1960s
Rock | Definition, Characteristics, Formation, Cycle, Classification . . . Rock, in geology, naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals Such aggregates constitute the basic unit of which the solid Earth is composed and typically form recognizable and mappable volumes The three major classes of rock are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock
Rock Hudson | Biography, Movies, AIDS, TV Shows, Death, Facts . . . Rock Hudson, American actor noted for his good looks and movie roles during the 1950s and ’60s, including Magnificent Obsession, Giant, and Pillow Talk, and for the TV series MacMillan and Wife in the 1970s He was one of the first known Hollywood celebrities to die of AIDS-related complications
Lalibela | Ethiopia, Map, History, Facts | Britannica Lalibela, religious and pilgrimage center, north-central Ethiopia Once the capital of the Zagwe dynasty, it was renamed from Roha to Lalibela after a distinguished monarch from the dynasty The site is known for its 11 rock-hewn churches, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978
Genesis | Members, Songs, Albums, Facts | Britannica Peter Gabriel is a British musician known for the intelligence and depth of his lyrics and for his commitment to various political causes He was the lead singer of the rock band Genesis before starting his solo career His 1986 album, So, brought him critical acclaim and was a multimillion-seller
Punk | Definition, History, Music, Facts | Britannica Punk, aggressive form of rock music that coalesced into an international (though predominantly Anglo-American) movement in 1975–80 Often politicized and full of energy beneath a sarcastic, hostile facade, punk spread as an ideology and an aesthetic approach, becoming an archetype of teen rebellion and alienation
Dome of the Rock | History, Architecture, Significance | Britannica The Dome of the Rock is a shrine in Jerusalem built in the late 7th century CE that is the oldest extant Islamic monument in the world, believed to be the site of Muhammad’s ascent to heaven (the Mi‘raj) Its structure and ornamentation are rooted in the Byzantine architectural tradition
Rock - 1960s, British Invasion, Psychedelic | Britannica The Beatles’ success suggested that it was possible to enjoy the commercial, mass-cultural power of rock and roll while remaining an artist The immediate consequence was folk rock Folk musicians, led by Bob Dylan, went electric, amplified their instruments, and sharpened their beat