From Rolling Stone · Rolling Stone · · 1m 10s
Rock & Roll Is Here to Stay
Despite decades of death proclamations, rock music keeps roaring back with fresh acts and vital scenes.
In brief
Despite decades of death proclamations, rock music keeps roaring back with fresh acts and vital scenes. Rock music has repeatedly proven its resilience, and right now is an especially exciting time for the genre. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Rock has been declared dead for 75 years
Since the first rock & roll song was recorded in Memphis, critics have repeatedly announced the genre's demise. Yet rock keeps coming back.
“Rock is dead. Long live rock!”
Famous rockers keep predicting rock's death
Even prominent figures like Gene Simmons regularly declare rock a thing of the past. Their predictions never seem to stick.
Rock is experiencing a particularly exciting moment
Right now is an especially vital time for rock music, with incredible live acts and fresh sounds emerging from scenes around the world.
Rolling Stone is celebrating rock's resurgence
Rolling Stone's Rock Tour, presented by Miller High Life, features incredible live acts and showcases emerging sounds and trends globally.
Geese are New York's most talked-about band
The New York group has generated buzz through sold-out shows, mysterious rumors, and secret sessions that keep fans intrigued.
The headline
Rock music has repeatedly proven its resilience, and right now is an especially exciting time for the genre.
