Rock band

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A rock band is a musical group with plays rock and roll, rock and pop music. It is composed of three or more members (usually 4-5) who play different instruments.

Rock bands usually have a percussion element, which is often the drums. They also have at least one electric guitar player, a vocalist, and either an electric bassist or a pianist (or both).

Rock bands play songs. Generally, they perform prepared sets of originally-written or, if they are a cover band, play cover songs in concerts.

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