Rock music in the 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of new subgenres like new wave, hardcore punk, alternative rock, grunge, and Britpop. Popular bands included U2, Metallica, R.E.M., Michael Jackson, and Madonna. Protest songs from this era included "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen and "Sleep Now in the Fire" by Rage Against the Machine. Iconic benefit concerts raised money and awareness for causes like famine relief in Africa and human rights, including Live Aid in 1985 which featured performances by Queen and U2 across stadiums in London and Philadelphia.

1. Rock in the 80s and 90sRock in the 80s and 90s
• Rock music- Rock Subgenres
- New wave, hardcore punk, alternative rock, grunge,
Britpop, indie rock and nu metal, etc.
• Bands and singers
- U2, Metallica, R.E.M, Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc.

2. Protest songs
•Born in the U.S.A.(1984) by Bruce Springsteen
•Sleep Now in the Fire (1999) by Rage Against the Machine

3. Audio recordings and Benefit concerts
Bob Geldof
• Band Aid (1984)

4. • USA for Africa, “We Are the World” 1985

5. Live Aid (1985)
John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia
London’s
Wembley
Stadium
Queen U2

6. • Artists United Against Apartheid (1985)
• Tears Are Not Enough- Hermanos (1985)

7. • Farm Aid (1985) • Self Aid ( 1986)

8. • FREEDOM FESTIVAL ON CLAPHAM COMMON 1986
• NELSON MANDELA 70th TRIBUTE CONCERT 1988

9. • Conspiracy of Hope US Tour (1986)
• Human Rights Now! World Tour (1988)

10. • The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS
Awareness ( 1992)

11. • TIBETAN FREEDOM CONCERT 1996 -2001
• NO BOUNDARIES 1999 Beastie Boys