Top 10 Rock and Roll Pioneers

Originating in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s, rock and roll is a musical genre that mixes blues, country, jazz and gospel. These artists set the blueprint for the genre, defined its sound and helped to popularize it in the mainstream. Without them, rock music wouldn't be what it is today. Join us as we count down our picks for the top 10 rock and roll pioneers.