Rock Music:
Has a diverse range of subgenres, including classic rock, hard rock, punk rock, alternative rock, and indie rock. 

1970's:
Classic Rock: In the early 1970s, the genre of classic rock, which is characterized by its use of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, and its focus on songwriting and musicianship, emerged. Bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Who were among the most popular and influential of this era. 

Punk Rock: The 1970s saw the emergence of the punk rock movement, which began in the United Kingdom and quickly spread to the United States and other countries. Punk rock was characterized by its fast tempo, aggressive guitar riffs, and lyrics that often dealt with social and political issues. Bands such as The Clash, The Sex Pistols and The Ramones were among the most popular and influential.

Progressive Rock: Which is characterized by its use of complex harmonies, time signatures, and extended instrumental sections, also emerged in the 1970s. Bands such as King Crimson, Genesis, and Yes were among the most popular and influential in this subgenre. 
Singer-Songwriters: The 1970s also saw the emergence of singer-songwriters, solo artists who wrote and performed their own songs, such as James Taylor, Carole King, and Elton John. They had a significant impact on the rock genre, adding a more personal and introspective touch to the music.
1980's:
When the 1980s arrived, rock music continued to evolve and change, with new subgenres and styles emerging and gaining popularity.
Pop Rock: a genre that emerged in the early 1980s, characterized by its catchy hooks and upbeat rhythms, and its appeal to a wide audience. Bands such as Duran Duran, A-ha and others were popular during this decade.
Post-Punk: a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by its use of angular guitar riffs, unconventional song structures, and its focus on social and political issues. Bands such as Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Smiths were among the most popular and influential.

Alternative Rock: a genre that had its roots in the 1970s, but it gain popularity during the 1980s, characterized by its use of unconventional sounds and unconventional song structures, and its focus on personal and introspective themes. Bands such as R.E.M., The Replacements, and Hüsker Dü were among the most popular and influential in this sub-genre
New Wave: a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by its use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and a focus on catchy hooks and upbeat rhythms. Bands such as Talking Heads, The Cars, and The Police were among the most popular and influential.
1990's:
Grunge: This genre, which originated in Seattle, was one of the most popular and influential rock genres of the decade, with bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains leading the way. Grunge was characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar sound, and lyrics that often dealt with darker, more introspective themes.
Britpop: This subgenre emerged in the UK in the early 1990s and was characterized by its focus on British culture, its emphasis on melody and guitar-based songwriting, and its often ironic and self-deprecating lyrics. Bands like Oasis, Blur, and Pulp were among the most popular and influential Britpop acts.
Punk Rock: In the later part of the decade, punk rock began to re-emerge with the popularity of punk rock bands such as Green Day, Rancid, and The Offspring. This subgenre was called Pop Punk, it was characterized by its punk rock sound but with more catchy hooks and less aggressive lyrics.
Shoegaze: This subgenre was characterized by its use of heavily distorted guitar sound, its focus on melody and atmosphere, and its often introverted lyrics. My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Ride were considered to be among the most important Shoegaze bands
​Post-Rock: Is known for its emotional and powerful sound, often evocative of a particular mood or feeling, like melancholic, epic and grandiose. The genre is often described as "cinematic" due to its ability to create a sense of atmosphere and storytelling without relying on lyrics.
2000's:
The 2000s and today's rock music has seen a continuation and evolution of many of the genres and subgenres that emerged in the 1990s, as well as the emergence of new styles and trends.
Indie Rock: The rise of indie rock, which had been gaining popularity in the 1990s, continued to grow in the 2000s and today, with bands like The Strokes, The Killers, and Arcade Fire releasing critically acclaimed albums and achieving success.
Garage Rock & Punk: The garage rock and punk scenes saw a resurgence in the 2000s, with bands like The Hives, The White Stripes, and The Black Keys drawing inspiration from the raw, stripped-down sound of 1960s garage rock, and bands like The Libertines, The Arctic Monkeys, and The Hives drawing inspiration from the energy and attitude of 1970s punk rock.
Folk Rock & Americana: The 2000s and today has seen the emergence of a new generation of bands and artists drawing inspiration from the traditions of folk and country music, and blending them with rock influences. Bands like Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, and The Avett Brothers are considered to be among the most notable examples of this trend.
Post-Punk Revival: Emerged in the early 2000s, saw many bands and artists drawing inspiration from the sounds and styles of 1970s and 1980s post-punk bands like Joy Division, Magazine, and Wire. Bands like Interpol, The Rapture, and Franz Ferdinand are considered to be among the most notable examples of this trend.
Electronic Rock: Bands like The Chemical Brothers, Prodigy, and The Crystal Method, released albums that blended elements of electronic music with rock and became popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. This genre has evolved and new bands like The 1975, Glass Animals and Tame Impala have incorporated electronic elements in their rock music.