Roots rock facts for kids

The Rolling Stones had some albums that were thought to be roots rock.

Roots rock is a type of rock music that has folk, blues and country music in it. It was created in the United States during the 1960s. The genre later spread into country rock and southern rock. Some popular artists that played roots rock include Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bonnie Raitt and The Rolling Stones.

Images for kids

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  Bob Dylan

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  Peter Green performing with Fleetwood Mac in 1970

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  Duane Allman playing guitar at the Fillmore East, 26 June 1971 (late show)

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In Spanish: Roots rock para niños