Evolution of Rock and Reggae Music Genres

Fleetwood Mac

Originally a British blues band, formed in 1967.

Steely Dan

Jazz-rock band known for complex compositions.

Talk Box

Vocal effect used by Peter Frampton.

One Drop rhythm

Unique Jamaican drum technique in reggae music.

Junior Murvin

Reggae artist known for 'Police and Thieves.'

Brian Johnson

New vocalist for AC/DC after Bon Scott.

Dream On

Power ballad by Aerosmith, peaked at #6.

Neil Peart

Drummer for Rush, replaced John Rutsey.

Rob Halford

Lead vocalist of Judas Priest.

Speed Metal

Subgenre characterized by fast tempos.

Thrash Metal

Fast and aggressive subgenre of heavy metal.

Cliff Burton

Metallica bassist killed in bus accident.

Dave Mustaine

Formed Megadeth after leaving Metallica.

Grindcore

Extreme genre blending hardcore punk and metal.

Dimebag Darrell

Guitarist shot on stage in 2004.

Ska

Up-tempo Jamaican music genre, joyful sound.

One Drop Rhythm

Reggae drum beat emphasizing the first beat.

Dub

Instrumental remixes emphasizing drums and bass.

Eric Clapton

Lead guitarist of The Yardbirds, left in 1965.

Jeff Beck

Lead guitarist for The Yardbirds after Clapton.

Jimmy Page

Guitarist of The Yardbirds, later formed Led Zeppelin.

Led Zeppelin

Rock band formed by Jimmy Page in 1968.

Whole Lotta Love

Led Zeppelin song released in 1969.

Muddy Waters

Influential blues musician, wrote 'You Need Love.'

Black Sabbath

Heavy metal band, originally named Earth.

Ozzy Osbourne

Lead vocalist of Black Sabbath.

Paranoid

Black Sabbath song that topped UK charts in 1970.

Keith Moon

Drummer for The Who, died in 1978.

Dancehall

Jamaican music genre originating in late 1970s.

Steve Miller Band

Formed in 1966, known for 'The Joker.'

Frampton Comes Alive!

Best-selling live album of 1976.

Desmond Dekker

Reggae musician known for 'Israelites.'

Bon Scott

AC/DC's original vocalist, active 1946-1980.

Lemmy Kilmister

Bass, vocals, and songwriter for Motörhead.

Gated Reverb

Audio technique for punchy drum sounds.

Boston

Debut album peaked at #3, 17X Platinum.

Rock Steady

Slower Jamaican music style, dominant 1966-1968.

The Who

Rock band known for energetic performances.

SKA

Jamaican music genre preceding Rock Steady.

Reggae

Music genre that evolved from SKA in Jamaica.

Bob Marley

Iconic reggae musician, known for 'Get Up, Stand Up.'

I-Threes

Backing vocal trio for Bob Marley.

DUB

Instrumental remixes of existing reggae recordings.

Eagles

Rock band formed in 1971, known for harmonies.

Alice Cooper

Pioneer of shock rock, discovered by Frank Zappa.

Bob Ezrin

Co-producer known for iconic rock albums.

Eddie Van Halen

Guitarist known for two-hand tapping technique.

Goregrind

Fusion of grindcore and death metal.