Stylistic origins Boogie-woogie
rock and roll
blues rock
rhythm and blues Cultural origins Late 1960s, United Kingdom and United States Typical instruments Guitar
bass
drums
piano
organ
harmonica | ||
Boogie rock is a music genre which came out of the hard heavy blues rock of the late 1960s. Largely designed for dance parties, it tends to feature a repetitive driving rhythm in place of instrumental experimentation found in the more progressive blues-rock bands of the period.
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Definitions
Boogie rockers concentrate on the groove, working a steady, chugging back beat, often in shuffle time.
Notable bands
Bands include Canned Heat, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Vardis, Molly Hatchet, Status Quo, Savoy Brown and Foghat.
References
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