About Art rock
Art rock is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Queen, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Who.
From Wikipedia
Art rock is rock music that aims to distinguish the genre from popular entertainment, with the term typically being applied as the middle ground between mainstream and experimental rock. Art rock primarily draws influences from the wider art world and academia; which includes contemporary art, art music, avant-garde art, experimental music, avant-garde music, alongside classical music and jazz. The term is sometimes deployed interchangeably with "progressive rock" and to refer to some experimental rock acts.
Critics have defined art rock as a "rejection" of rock music intended solely for the purpose of popular entertainment or dancing. The term was closely associated with a specific period beginning over 1966 and 1967. Its usage waned after the late-1970s while elements of the style were infused into various popular music genres through the 1990s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Art rock.
Key artists
- Queen
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- David Bowie
- Pink Floyd
- The Who
- John Cale
- Roger Waters
- Lou Reed
- Nikolai Noskov
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Art rock?
Art rock is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Where and when did Art rock originate?
Art rock originated in United Kingdom in the 1960s.
Who are famous Art rock artists?
Queen, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Who.