American rock is rock music from the United States. Rock and roll originated in the United States from the synthesis of blues, country and other styles of music from both white and black Americans. American rock music has had great success over the second half of the 20th century, with its greatest success during the 1950s, then again in the 1980s-2000s. During the 1960s-1970s, British bands dominated the music charts in the United States, which caused fewer American bands to reach the musical spotlight, although several of the most influential
American rock bands and artists thrived during this time period, such as the Beach Boys, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss and Van Halen.