Soft rock, also known as light rock and adult-oriented rock, is a derivative form of pop rock that originated in the late 1960s in the U.S. region of Southern California and in the United Kingdom.

Who is considered soft rock?

1970s dominance: Although the 1960s birthed soft rock, the genre vaulted to stardom in the early '70s. Soft rock stars of the decade included the Carpenters, Boz Scaggs, Jim Croce, John Denver, Dan Hill, Bread, Carly Simon, Air Supply, Billy Joel, and the Doobie Brothers.

Who started soft rock?

In a sense, soft rock originated in the late 1950s when pop singers began employing arrangements which incorporated elements of rock 'n' roll. Andy Williams, Guy Mitchell, and Tab Hunter all achieved notable success aiming their releases at a teen audience.