The first question people ask about School of Rock is which came first: the school itself, or the 2003 movie? Originally launched as a single location in Philadelphia in the late ‘90s, School of Rock has developed into a trademarked brand and global phenomenon, operating performance-based music schools around the globe.

In the next article, we'll celebrate female musicians and bands from multiple decades who were, and still are, influential in music as we know it.

In this second article, we will celebrate female artists from multiple decades who were, and still are, influential in shaping music as we know it.

With patented, results-driven programs combining one-on-one music lessons with group band practices, School of Rock is the ultimate music school for kids and adults.

In this first article, we will celebrate female artists from multiple decades who were, and still are, influential in shaping music as we know it.

In this article, we will celebrate Black artists and groups who were influential in shaping Rock music. These artists and bands started their careers in the early '70s through the '90s, beginning with Bill Withers and ending with Gary Clark, Jr.