* Jazz: Jazz music also had a significant influence on rock and roll. Jazz musicians such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane inspired rock and roll artists with their improvisational skills and innovative use of harmony and rhythm.
* Country: Country music was another important influence on rock and roll. Country musicians such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and Johnny Cash influenced many early rock and roll artists with their simple melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
* Folk: Folk music also played a role in the development of rock and roll. Folk musicians such as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan influenced rock and roll artists with their social and political lyrics.
* R&B: R&B music was another major influence on rock and roll. R&B musicians such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and James Brown influenced many early rock and roll artists with their energetic rhythms and soulful vocals.