You've found the ultimate guide to British rock history, where music journalist Chris Nickson takes you on an incredible journey from 1950s skiffle through to today's hottest sounds. Ministry Of Rock is here to help.
Most Read
The Second Summer of Love
How acid house, ecstasy and illegal warehouse parties created a cultural moment in late 1980s Britain.
Bhangra, Music For Dancing
Bhangra started as Punjabi harvest music and grew into a major British music force that blends tradition with hip-hop and gives voice to Asian youth.
The Beginning of MTV
MTV launched in 1981 with round-the-clock music videos and became a cultural powerhouse that shaped which artists succeeded.
British Blues
How American blues transformed British music through two pioneering musicians who built a scene from scratch in 1950s London.
Browse Topics
Latest Articles and Tools
Top 10 Greatest Rock Bands
Foo Fighters
The 90s and Grunge Rock
The Impact of The Internet on The Music Business
What is Emo Music?
Nirvana, UK and American Band
Space Rock
Female Pop Stars
The Impact of The Spice Girls on the 90s
The New Folk Revival
About This Site
Chris Nickson's Guide To British Rock...