rock music

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As a director, his output included classic films like 1984's rock music mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap," fantasy gem "The Princess Bride" from 1987, and seminal coming-of-age movie "Stand By Me."

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It was not all news: Soviets could tune in to Western rock music, hear extracts from banned literature and even, for a brief time, take part in quizzes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The band announced Arnold’s death in a social media post, which said he had “helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

U.S. troops surrounded the building and, in a famous psychological operation, incessantly blasted rock music to wear him down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Soon after Kenna’s success opening for No Doubt, his manager got a call from the Roxy, a nightclub in Los Angeles that is prominent in the city’s rock music scene.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell