About Acid rock
Acid rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of psychedelic rock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Cream and Blue Öyster Cult.
From Wikipedia
Acid rock is a loosely defined type of rock music that evolved out of the mid-1960s garage punk movement and helped launch the psychedelic subculture. While the term has sometimes been used interchangeably with "psychedelic rock", acid rock also specifically refers to a more musically intense, rawer, or heavier subgenre or sibling of psychedelic rock. Named after lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the style is generally defined by heavy, distorted guitars, wah-wah and fuzztone pedals, while often containing lyrics with drug references and long improvised jams.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Acid rock.
Key artists
- Jimi Hendrix
- Pink Floyd
- Janis Joplin
- Jefferson Airplane
- Cream
- Blue Öyster Cult
- Paul Kantner
- Steppenwolf
- Marty Balin
- The 13th Floor Elevators
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid rock?
Acid rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of psychedelic rock.
Where and when did Acid rock originate?
Acid rock originated in United States in the 1960s.
Who are famous Acid rock artists?
Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Cream and Blue Öyster Cult.