The genre became known in the 1980's and became widely popular in the 1990's. Around this time alternative rock was an underground phenomena. Like most genre's only the occasional song will become a hit. The name came about from being a sub - genre of rock. Unlike hard rock, alternative rock is alot more soft sounding and the lyric's do not seem as harsh. As times has changed, so has the genre, opening up to more of a punk rock edge to it. Bands that are stamped with the Alternative Rock genre are Oasis, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Nickle Back and Good Charlotte.
Jazz.
Jazz is a form of music that came about in America in the 1900's. It took a while for the public to gain a likeness for this genre but from it's original cultural origins, but also the fact that jazz music seemed to loose morals. Jazz gained a wider audience when white orchestral music helped adapt it. This type of music is something most people can releate to. Artist such as Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, and Louis Armstrong.
Pop.
The word pop comes from the term of popular music. Pop music is a mix up of genre's usually combinding with rock 'n' roll music but suits to fit a wide audience. Some people would argue the pop genre oriantated from Britain the 1950's. This genre has been a massive success in the U.K and the U.S, and has made artist globally known. Artist in the pop genre include, Lady Ga Ga, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, and Madaona.
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