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The classic rock era yielded sub-genres such as folk rock, blues rock, country rock, and heavy metal, each introducing unique elements that reshaped cultural conversations, particularly around the counter-culture movements of the time.
The Rise of Sub-genres
From punk rock's emergence in the late 1970s, characterized by stripped-down sounds and social critiques, to the grunge movement in the 1990s that mixed introspective lyrics with a powerful rock sound, each decade introduced significant diversity. The punk ethos rebelled against mainstream norms while advocating for energetic musical expressions.