"pub rock" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-pub rock.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: So called because bands rejected stadium venues and returned to the small pubs and clubs of the early years of live rock music. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pub rock (uncountable)
  1. (music, UK, Australia) A kind of popular bluesy rock music, specifically unrelated forms of British and Australian music with a similar sound. Wikipedia link: pub rock Tags: Australia, UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-pub_rock-en-noun-oHCeZgMd Categories (other): Australian English, British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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