Albums

1. 1956 – The emergence of rock ‘n’ roll with hits from Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry 2. 1967 – The Summer of Love with albums from The Beatles, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix 3. 1969 – Woodstock and the moon landing, with iconic performances from artists like Janis Joplin and Creedence Clearwater Revival 4. 1970 – The rise of hard rock and heavy metal with releases from Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple 5. 1977 – The punk explosion with albums from The Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Ramones 6. 1984 – The birth of mainstream rock with the rise of MTV and hits from artists like Madonna, Prince, and Bruce Springsteen 7. 1991 – The rise of alternative rock with Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ and grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden 8. 1999 – The popularity of pop-punk and nu-metal with releases from bands like Blink-182, Limp Bizkit, and Slipknot 9. 2001 – The return of garage rock with The Strokes, The White Stripes, and The Hives 10. 2007 – The rise of indie rock with breakthrough albums from Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, and Vampire Weekend 11. 2016 – The resurgence of classic rock with releases from bands like The Rolling Stones, Metallica, and Green Day

In the vast tapestry of rock history, certain pivotal years stand out as defining moments that reshaped the genre and...