pop rock

American

[pop rok] / ˈpɒp ˌrɒk /

noun

a genre of music that fuses the driving beat and energy of rock-’n’-roll with less aggressive lyrics, higher performance and production values, and greater emphasis on well-crafted melodies.

Etymology

Origin of pop rock

First recorded in 1955–60

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The Bay City Rollers are a Scottish pop rock band known for their worldwide teen idol popularity in the 1970s.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced, powerhouse vocalist who performed memorable and dramatic pop rock songs including “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in the 1980s, has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Tracks such as "Believer", "Thunder" and "Radioactive" have made the band one of the most popular pop rock groups worldwide.

From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026

From the basement, a cross between a man cave and a photo studio, Williams has made parodies of pop, rock, R&B, rap and country songs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

The pop rock and alternative rock singer released a series of singles and two EPs in 2022 and 2023.

From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2025

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