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Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock ‘n’ roll, or rock ‘n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from black musical styles such as gospel, jump blues, jazz, boogie woogie, rhythm and blues, and country music.

In 1951, Cleveland-based disc jockey Alan Freed began playing this music style while popularizing the term “rock and roll” on mainstream radio.

“While no individual can be said to have invented rock and roll,” hedged the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame upon inducting Chuck Berry into its 1986 freshman class along with Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino and others — “Chuck Berry came the closest of any single figure to being …

Neither he nor anyone else in the industry declared him the most talented singer, the best guitar player, or a gifted songwriter. He became the “King” because he drew the largest, most enthusiastic crowds and sold more records than any of his rock ‘n’ roll contemporaries. And that continued throughout the 1950s.

The 27 greatest frontmen (and women) of all time

• 1 of 27. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
• 2 of 27. Jim Morrison (The Doors)
• 3 of 27. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
• 4 of 27. Peter Gabriel (Genesis)
• 5 of 27. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)
• 6 of 27. Chuck D (Public Enemy)
• 7 of 27. Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!)
• 8 of 27. Lauryn Hill (The Fugees)

Top 50 Metal Bands of All Time

• Motorhead.
• Megadeth.
• Pantera.
• Slayer.
• Judas Priest.
• Metallica. There’s no denying Metallica are the biggest metal act in history.
• Iron Maiden. Coming in at No.
• Black Sabbath. Is it any wonder the band that started true heavy metal takes the top spot in our list of the 50 Best Metal Bands of All Time?