Southern Rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the southeastern United States in the 1970s. It is characterized by its dynamic energy, intense guitar melodies, and the fusion of elements from country music, blues, and rockabilly. Bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers Band, and ZZ Top are some of the most well-known representatives of the genre. Southern Rock explores themes such as the everyday life of the South, freedom, and rebellion.