At School of Rock, we celebrate some of rock music’s earliest artists and influencers. Many of these artists were inspired by musicians that came from other genres, such as Latin rhythms, Blues Rock, and Mexican Folk. You will find these inspirations in most of the artists listed in this article. In addition to their biographies, be sure to check out their notable songs and what popular artists or bands they are known to have directly influenced.

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Learning guitar and looking for some more challenging songs? Check out our list of songs for intermediate guitar players now.

Behind the scenes and in front of the mic, queer people have changed the music industry. Learn and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s impact at School of Rock.

Discover the incredible variety of different types of drums you can find all over the world at School of Rock. Learn more now!

Check out some of the greatest songwriters of all time, and learn how to rock out to their music (or write your own) at School of Rock now!

Ear training is the secret weapon of a well-trained musician. Learn how to facilitate your quest for better ears with School of Rock!

If you’re just starting out on the drums, you may be looking for some good beginner songs to play. Discover some now at School of Rock.

Master iconic bass lines and riffs with School of Rock. Discover essential bass riffs for beginners and learn how to play them with our expert guidance!

School of Rock has worked with BOSS to bring you exact pedal settings from guitar legends like Prince, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, and more.