Rock n' Roll

The ancestor of all rock subgenres was the so-called Rock n' Roll, by many called Rockabilly, which derived directly from Jazz, R&B and country music. Typically it makes use of basic, old-fashioned drumsets, acoustic basses and acoustic or hollow-bodied electric guitars. The use of pianos is also common. Notable artists in this genre include Elvis Presley, Bill Haley & The Commets, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry, the latter also associated with Blues music.