Quote Originally Posted by Loony BoB
Considering we're trying to define rock? Yes.

I don't think pop and rock are two different things. I think pop is just another form of rock. I'll say it again that most of Elvis' stuff would be classed as pop if it was released today, and he is highly regarded as the "King" of rock'n'roll.
Don't forget guys like Buddy Holly, either, who, if you go listen to his music ("Everyday" is one of my favorites) one would define as 'pop' in modern-day terms, even though he was considered one of the first 'rockers'. Elvis not so much, but Elvis had a lot more country themes in his music.

Pop and rock are all a part of the same rebellious attitude. I kind of agree with the poster who mentioned attitude, though probably not in the same way. Not the tongue-lashing, leather-jacketed rock attitude, but the new, liberal, young rock attitude that started with songs of girls and fast cars in the 50's, and today are, well... I won't get into that, because I won't be able to restrain myself.

I'm not really a fan of rock music, but I understand that it has in many ways shaped society and I respect it in that way.