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Arena rock, also called stadium rock or anthem rock, is a loosely-defined term describing an era of rock music. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. It was spawned from heavy metal, hard rock, and progressive rock in the 70s by bands such as Styx and Queen. Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Styx ( pronounced: /stɪks/ is an American Rock band. Their hit songs have included " Come Sail Away " " Babe " " Queen were an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist [1]

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Characteristics

Arena rock takes its sound from hard rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock. Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved [1] Arena rock is "heavy",[1] but it is not as hard and is "more commercially oriented" than other subgenres of hard rock and heavy metal. [1][2] Songs are often linked by concept albums,[1] a trait inherited from progressive rock. In Popular music, a concept album is an Album which is "unified by a theme which can be instrumental compositional narrative or lyrical" Other features include "slick productions",[3] an emphasis on the verses,[1] and an "unnatural emphasis on big, anthemic hooks and choruses",[1] the last trait "set[ting it] apart from its influences". [1]

Arena rock is not only defined by its sound, it is also defined by its concerts. It "is music designed to be performed live in stadiums and arenas". [1] Arena rock shows often feature "smoke machines, laser light spectaculars, two-story mega-amps, and JumboTron video screens",[4] as well as "guitar pyrotechnics". A JumboTron is a Large-screen television technology developed by Sony, typically used in Sports stadiums and concert venues to show close up shots of the [1]

History

Arena rock's origins can be traced to the late 1960s, with bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and The Who. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Led Zeppelin were The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend Those bands "set the stage for huge live performances in stadiums and arenas around the globe. "[5] The genre itself, though, was created by bands such as Boston, Styx, Foreigner, Journey, Queen, Peter Frampton, and (Phil Collins-era) Genesis. Boston is an American rock band from Boston Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s Styx ( pronounced: /stɪks/ is an American Rock band. Their hit songs have included " Come Sail Away " " Babe " " Foreigner is a rock band formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran musicians Mick Jones and ex- King Crimson member Ian McDonald, Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1973 Queen were an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950 in Beckenham, Kent) is an English Musician, best known today for his solo Genesis are an English rock band formed in 1967 With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists Those bands would go on to "sell-out the world’s largest venues throughout most of (the 70s) and beyond" [5] and help make arena rock popular in the 80s. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989.

Arena rock's popularity peaked in the '80s with bands such as Heart, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Asia, Kansas, Bon Jovi, KISS and Aerosmith "were at the zenith of their popularity, selling millions of units". Heart is a rock band whose founding members came from the Seattle, Washington, scene but came together in Vancouver, British Columbia REO Speedwagon is an American rock band which grew in popularity in the Midwestern United States during the 1970s and peaked in the early Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford Illinois, that gained popularity in the late 1970s Asia is a rock group formed in 1981. The band was labelled a supergroup and included former members of veteran Progressive rock bands Kansas is an American Progressive rock band which became a popular Arena rock group in the 1970s with hit singles such as " Carry On Wayward Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972 Aerosmith is an American Hard rock band sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston " and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" [1] At this time, arena rock's popularity "only seemed on the way up. "[1]

Eventually, arena rock would lose its popularity to alternative rock and grunge for a number of reasons. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of One reason was the "limitations in the style". [1] Many of the younger fans felt a more personal connection with genres such as punk, new wave, and indie rock,[1] and the older fans tired of stadium rock, as many of "the performers were ants on the stage from the upper decks. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of "[1] Other reasons include "declining admission sales and album sales"[1] and stadiums decreasing in size. [1] By the time MTV had formed, "it no longer bore any relevance. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. "[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Uao (2005-9-11). Sunday Morning Playlist: Arena Rock. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
  2. ^ Arena Rock - Profile of Mainstream '80s Genre Arena Rock
  3. ^ Arena Rock Description. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
  4. ^ Arena Rock Album Information. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare
  5. ^ a b Richards, Kelli (2006-7-13). Arena Rock Morphs. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare

See also

Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved
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