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Pop rock is a subgenre of rock music that emphasizes catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and accessible songwriting. It emerged in the 1960s as a response to the popularity of British Invasion groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Pop rock is characterized by its use of electric guitars, drums, and keyboards, as well as its incorporation of elements from other genres such as soul, R&B, and folk. Artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, and Michael Jackson helped shape the sound of pop rock, which remains popular today with acts like Maroon 5 and OneRepublic.