Emerging in 1954–55, rock music was initially referred to as “rock ‘n’ roll.” After 1964 it was simply called “rock music.” The change in terminology indicates both a continuity with and a break from the earlier period; rock music was no longer just for dancing. After 1964 the music was influenced by British groups such as The Beatles. Moreover, I believe that it is a very creative and a positive attribute that most popular bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boys began experimenting with their sound. If bands and artist did not do this all music would sound the same. To a sense, some pop now-a-days ALL sounds the same. Most of it is not even talent. Its just someone producing a beat with some “artist” singing lyrics with 80% auto tune mixed in. Moving back into 60s era I also believe music would not be the same today if it wasn’t for some popular bands like The Beetles, The Beach Boys and Jimmy Hendrix. They literally changed the face of music especially how they changed certain sounds, made new beats/sounds that were never heard before etc. It was truly revolutionary. The popularity and worldwide scope of rock music resulted in a powerful impact on society. Rock and roll influenced daily life, fashion, attitudes and language in a way few other social developments have equaled. Rock ‘n’ roll was for and about adolescents. Its lyrics articulated teenage problems: school, cars, summer vacation, parents, and, most important, young love. The primary instruments of early rock ‘n’ roll were guitar, bass, piano, drums, and saxophone. All aspects of the music—its heavy beat, loudness, self-absorbed lyrics, and raving delivery. Today’s day in age- it seems to me that “rock” is much less popular than it once was. Teens and young adults are more attracted to the Dubstep, House-music, Techno, Hip-hop, and Rave music. Most concerts now are even labeled and marketed as “raves”. The louder the delivery, bass, heavy beat, and flashing lights the more attracting it is to the young crowd. As mentioned in class; in the 60’s many people experimented with LSD and hallucinogenic drugs at concerts like the Dead-and having a feeling of freedom and being “one” with oneself. Todays concerts are similar but just slight alterations. Many young teens and adults get attracted to a drug called “Molly” and enjoy going to raves to “rage out” with bright flashing lights- the artist with the loudest bass, that hits the hardest, and has the most flashing lights attracts the most people.