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Australian rock

Australian rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Australia. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Australian rock

Australian rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Australia.

Australian rock has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Pub rock (Australia).

From Wikipedia

Rock music in Australia, also known as Oz rock, Australian rock, and Aussie rock, has a rich history, rooted in an appreciation of various rock genres originating in the United States and Britain, and to a lesser extent, in continental Europe and Africa. Australian rock has also contributed to the development of some of these genres, as well as having its own unique Australiana sound with pub rock and its Indigenous music.

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What is Australian rock?

Australian rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Australia.

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