The Most Influential Rock And Roll Artists: The Beatles, Elvis And Metallica
The British Invasion of the 60s helped inspire the heavy bass, smooth guitar solos and catchy beats that followed in the 70s and 80s, helping set up classic American Rock and Roll that many loved. Bands have engraved their names in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by creating new genres, including alternative, soft rock, hard rock and heavy metal, each influenced by the early British Invasion. Many of the bands of today can say that their source of inspiration is one of three major artists:
