Rock and roll

Rock and roll

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Rock and roll
Stylistic origins	Blues • Gospel • Folk music • Country music • Jump blues • Chicago blues • Swing music • Boogie-woogie • R&B, Doo Wop
Cultural origins	1940s, United States
Typical instruments	Electric guitar, string bass or later bass guitar, drums, piano, saxophone (occasionally)
Mainstream popularity	One of the best selling music forms since the 1950s
Derivative forms	Rock • Rockabilly • Pop
Other topics
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame