Folk-Rock

Description

Folk-Rock is a genre that combines elements of folk music and rock music, characterized by the use of traditional folk melodies and instruments alongside electric guitars and rock rhythms.

History

Folk-Rock emerged in the mid-1960s as artists sought to blend the storytelling and acoustic elements of folk music with the energy and instrumentation of rock. The genre gained popularity with bands like The Byrds and artists like Bob Dylan, who electrified their sound and brought folk themes to a broader audience. This fusion created a new sound that resonated with the counterculture movement of the time.