Southern Rock is a genre of rock music that originated in the Southern United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It combines elements of blues, country, and rock and roll. Characteristic features of Southern Rock include a strong backbeat, twangy guitars, and a prominent vocal style that often incorporates a drawl or Southern accent. Common instruments used in Southern Rock include electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and keyboards. Popular Southern Rock bands include Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, and The Marshall Tucker Band.

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